We live in a modular home and are having problems with wind forcing cold air into the house around the window frames. Caulking would seem to be one answer. How about using an insulating foam bead? Any other ideas? I am lazy and cheap.
By Bob from Craigsville, WV
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What about that foam spray filler that is used to fill cracks? I simply love your parting line, think I know you!
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Here is a simple way to keep cold drafts from coming in your windows. Roll up some sheets of newspaper into a small tube, tape the ends, and place it in the bottom of the window where the cold air comes in. The newspaper blocks the cold air, and the room stays warmer. Just make a new roll every month or so. This saves a lot on heating costs.
By Laurie from Portland, OR
I've also used fabric rolls stuffed with pillow stuffing in places where you want it to be a little more decorative. The only thing about the blue tape is that it's not as tight a seal, but the duct tape takes off your paint, so it's hard to decide sometimes. (11/20/2009)
By Allison
I found that if you take a clear plastic bag, a white garbage bag should work, cut into 3-4 inch strips, place in the bottom, and open your window and shut it down on the plastic that this seals the air around the glass frame. I also put strips in my window track. Helped me. (11/21/2009)
By Dottie
By Don (02-07-1999)
1) Cut off the tip of the caulk canister at a slight angle. Do this near to the tip. You can always cut a bit more to make the hole bigger.
2) While pulling the trigger on the caulk gun, run a bead of caulk around the window and sash edges. Let go of the trigger about 5 inches before the end. The caulk will continue to flow out of the tube.
3) You will have skips and blobs. This is OK. Wet your index finger with plain water and smooth out the caulk so it seals along the window and sash.
4) Wipe any excess caulk off you fingers on a paper towel.
5) If you have left-over caulk seal the tube by shoving a nail or a screw into the tube.
6) You may want to go out for an hour or so when you are finished. There will be a strong smell of "rubber cement" that can be annoying.
By PT (02/07/2007)
Another good way to cure a drafty window problem is to cover it on the inside with plastic. (05/18/2009)
By Joy
