- Drafty? How to Seal Your Windows and Doors From the Cold
- Question:
- Answer: Stripping & Film
- Answer: Window Insulator Kit
- Answer: Foam & Sillicone
- Beware «Great Stuff»
- Share This Story
- Get our `newsletter`
- DISCUSSION
- Sealing profiles for doors & windows
- Application expertise to help you seal, damp, and protect
- Extruded profile solutions
- Profiles for wooden frames and hybrid materials
- All seal windows and doors
- All seal windows and doors
- L — type aluminum alloy open doors and windows sealed doors and windows waterproof sound insulation
Drafty? How to Seal Your Windows and Doors From the Cold
With temperatures dropping, you don’t want to let the outside in. There are various easy ways you can seal tight your leaky windows and doors. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange tell you how.
Question:
I currently live in a rented apartment and the windows in my shower are not sealed, so it gets pretty cold there. The front door of the house also has a sealing problem.
The thing is, I’m not going to stay in this apartment more than a couple of months.
So, what are some good, cheap, fast solutions to seal my windows and front door as much as possible?
Answer: Stripping & Film
If your leaking problem is from loose fitting window sashes or a poor fitting door, the simplest and cheapest method would be to purchase some self-adhesive foam weather stripping . This rolled product can be easily installed at the bottom of a window or around the outside edge of the door frame. Select the smallest size that will help seal the gaps, then just peel and stick. Too large and you may have difficulty closing the door etc.
Another good window treatment is the clear plastic window film that mounts to the frame of the window. Use a hair dryer to «stretch» the film, thus sealing any air leaking in around the sides or through poorly glazed panes.
All these products are cheap and avail at any hardware store or box store like Lowes or Home Depot. Stay warm!
Answer: Window Insulator Kit
Get a window insulator kit . It is made of a clear, plastic material that goes over the window, with double-sided tape around the edges to seal it. It’s easy to set up and helps a lot with drafty windows . (Pictured to the right.)
Answer: Foam & Sillicone
If you can actually see the gaps in the windows, a can of » Great Stuff » would probably do the trick. It’s an expanding foam that you spray into gaps.
Or you could use a squeeze tube of » DAP Silicon II » and run a bead of it around the window. I’m going to assume that if you’re in an apartment for the short term you either don’t have a caulking gun or don’t want to buy one (don’t need yet ANOTHER thing to move when you do move), so the link goes to a «squeeze it yourself» tube of Silicon II.
As for the door, if it’s just a short term thing you may want to just wad up a bath towel and put it along the bottom of the door as a draft blocker for the short term.
Beware «Great Stuff»
Don’t use «Great Stuff» behind window casings and door jambs. It and its triple-expanding cousins can just about blow 1″ lumber off the house framing, severely warping window casings so windows won’t slide, and mucking up door jambs in a similar manner.
Low expansion foam, which is specifically labelled for door and window installation, should be the only product you use here. I had to help un-DIY a door installation. It involved a long bread knife, a long straight edge and cutting long thin wedges out of the foam until the door casing lumber was straight again.
Did we miss something? Do you know a better way to seal your windows and doors? Bring your expertise to the question at Stack Exchange — a network of Q&A sites on diverse topics from software programming to Apple & Android to bicycles . and plenty in between.
Share This Story
Get our `newsletter`
DISCUSSION
unless your windows are ridiculously old and drafty AND you pay a lot for your heat, you’re going to pay more for those 3m kits then you were out in bills. I’ve run the numbers many many times in past years. Its a great idea but those things are just too pricey to be justified, especially if you’re going to remove it at the end of the season to open the windows.
Other suggestions above work as well.. another good one is painters plastic dropcloth. This is like $3 for enough footage to do multiple windows. Get whatever tape you feel like springing for. Avoid masking tape as its meant to be temporary, and that which stays leaves a horrible residue. Clear packing tape can be ok, but tends to fall off after a few monthes. Clear duct tapes works pretty well. Don’t leave on for more then a few seasons or once again you get residue.
Sealing profiles for doors & windows
Application expertise to help you seal, damp, and protect
Our seals will meet all your challenging needs. Energy classification, closing resistance, fire resistance, and slim design.
Our application expertize in window seals covers all frame types, all weather conditions and all production processes.
Construction seals to pick up movements, dampen sound, block humidity or seperate materials between floors or in the roof construction.
We design seals for all types of garage doors e.g. sectional, sliding, folding or rollers.
Seals for inner and outer parts of the construction. Air and water tightness, sound damping and as barrier between materials.
Extruded profile solutions
Profiles for wooden frames and hybrid materials
All seal windows and doors
Great news. You’re in the right place for sealing windows and doors. By now you already know that, whatever you are looking for, you’re sure to find it on AliExpress. We literally have thousands of great products in all product categories. Whether you’re looking for high-end labels or cheap, economy bulk purchases, we guarantee that it’s here on AliExpress.
You’ll find official stores for brand names alongside small independent discount sellers, all of whom offer quick shipping and reliable, as well as convenient and safe, payment methods, no matter how much you choose to spend.
AliExpress will never be beaten on choice, quality and price. Every day you’ll find new, online-only offers, store discounts and the opportunity to save even more by collecting coupons. But you may have to act fast as this top sealing windows and doors is set to become one of the most sought-after best-sellers in no time. Think how jealous you’re friends will be when you tell them you got your sealing windows and doors on AliExpress. With the lowest prices online, cheap shipping rates and local collection options, you can make an even bigger saving.
If you’re still in two minds about sealing windows and doors and are thinking about choosing a similar product, AliExpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. We’ll help you to work out whether it’s worth paying extra for a high-end version or whether you’re getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item. And, if you just want to treat yourself and splash out on the most expensive version, AliExpress will always make sure you can get the best price for your money, even letting you know when you’ll be better off waiting for a promotion to start, and the savings you can expect to make.AliExpress takes pride in making sure that you always have an informed choice when you buy from one of hundreds of stores and sellers on our platform. Every store and seller is rated for customer service, price and quality by real customers. Plus you can find out the store or individual seller ratings, as well as compare prices, shipping and discount offers on the same product by reading comments and reviews left by users. Every purchase is star-rated and often has comments left by previous customers describing their transaction experience so you can buy with confidence every time. In short, you don’t have to take our word for it – just listen to our millions of happy customers.
And, if you’re new to AliExpress, we’ll let you in on a secret. Just before you click ‘buy now’ in the transaction process, take a moment to check for coupons – and you’ll save even more. You can find store coupons, AliExpress coupons or you can collect coupons every day by playing games on the AliExpress app. And, as most of our sellers offer free shipping – we think you’ll agree that you’re getting this sealing windows and doors at one of the best prices online.
We’ve always got the latest tech, the newest trends, and the most talked about labels. On AliExpress, great quality, price and service comes as standard – every time. Start the best shopping experience you’ll ever have, right here.
All seal windows and doors
Great news. You’re in the right place for windows and doors seal. By now you already know that, whatever you are looking for, you’re sure to find it on AliExpress. We literally have thousands of great products in all product categories. Whether you’re looking for high-end labels or cheap, economy bulk purchases, we guarantee that it’s here on AliExpress.
You’ll find official stores for brand names alongside small independent discount sellers, all of whom offer quick shipping and reliable, as well as convenient and safe, payment methods, no matter how much you choose to spend.
AliExpress will never be beaten on choice, quality and price. Every day you’ll find new, online-only offers, store discounts and the opportunity to save even more by collecting coupons. But you may have to act fast as this top windows and doors seal is set to become one of the most sought-after best-sellers in no time. Think how jealous you’re friends will be when you tell them you got your windows and doors seal on AliExpress. With the lowest prices online, cheap shipping rates and local collection options, you can make an even bigger saving.
If you’re still in two minds about windows and doors seal and are thinking about choosing a similar product, AliExpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers. We’ll help you to work out whether it’s worth paying extra for a high-end version or whether you’re getting just as good a deal by getting the cheaper item. And, if you just want to treat yourself and splash out on the most expensive version, AliExpress will always make sure you can get the best price for your money, even letting you know when you’ll be better off waiting for a promotion to start, and the savings you can expect to make.AliExpress takes pride in making sure that you always have an informed choice when you buy from one of hundreds of stores and sellers on our platform. Every store and seller is rated for customer service, price and quality by real customers. Plus you can find out the store or individual seller ratings, as well as compare prices, shipping and discount offers on the same product by reading comments and reviews left by users. Every purchase is star-rated and often has comments left by previous customers describing their transaction experience so you can buy with confidence every time. In short, you don’t have to take our word for it – just listen to our millions of happy customers.
And, if you’re new to AliExpress, we’ll let you in on a secret. Just before you click ‘buy now’ in the transaction process, take a moment to check for coupons – and you’ll save even more. You can find store coupons, AliExpress coupons or you can collect coupons every day by playing games on the AliExpress app. And, as most of our sellers offer free shipping – we think you’ll agree that you’re getting this windows and doors seal at one of the best prices online.
We’ve always got the latest tech, the newest trends, and the most talked about labels. On AliExpress, great quality, price and service comes as standard – every time. Start the best shopping experience you’ll ever have, right here.
L — type aluminum alloy open doors and windows sealed doors and windows waterproof sound insulation
Money Back Guarantee Refund in 15 Days
- Certification: NONE
- Origin: CN(Origin)
- Size: 4/4.5mmmm
- Model Number: 0009
- is_customized: Yes
- Material: EPDM
- Density: other
- Type: Sealing Strips
4/4.5mm 5M L — type aluminum alloy open doors and windows sealed doors and windows waterproof sound insulation
We accept the Escrow.
Please contact us for additional information on how to pay or any inquiries regarding payment.
We are not responsible for undeliverable address. We reserve the right to charge the shipping fee again for returned items due to wrong address.
Item will be sent out by within 24-48 hours after clear payment (excluding weekend & holiday).
Occasionally, it may delay due to your local Customer clearance. If not get item after 30 days, please contact us to solve it.
We don\\\’t offer combine shipping.
We are not responsible for duty or taxes of your country.
1 Year Warranty, Bid in confidence!
All items are 100% Brand New. All the items have been tested before dispatch.
We can exchange the item within 30 days after you received it if it is defective. Returned item must have all original packaging and accessories with Approval Return Code.
Buyer are responsible for the returning shipping costs. We will be responsible for the postage of replacements. Refund will be made upon receipt of the returned item.
It may take up to 3 business days to process your return after we receive your product.
ALL ITEMS will be packed Without retail box.
We strive to earn 100% perfect «Five-Star» scores from you. The star-scores are very important to us. If anything about your transaction did not meet your expectations. PLEASE LET US KNOW AND GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT before you leave feedback.
