Insulation, Radiant and Vapor Barriers - Insulating An Apartment Window

:gmorning: My hubby and I recently moved at an apartment complex this summer. The weather as you know was fine. Now its late fall and winter is approaching soon. We noticed in our middle room, where the children sleep, is extremely cold. Is there an inexpensive way we can insulate their window? By us living in an apt, we dont want to bring attention to management, i have heard of stuffing plastic or plastic bags in the window then applying tape on it. If anyone have an idea:thinker: email me soon!! I have using a vaporizer to warm their room along with the heat that is already on.

Stay At Home Mother of 3,
Karen Rogers:thumbup:

3M sells window film (looks like plastic wrap) that you tape around the window (I think it comes with the double sided tape or look for the kit that contains the plastic and tape), then use a blow dryer to seal it. Then I believe Walmart sells inexpensive insulated curtains that you can buy and hang over the window/s. These two things would help quite a bit.

Thanks Shadeladie:) !!

I told my hubby about Walmart, they were out, guess folks are prepping for the winter too. He bought some Frost King 3 MIL Plastic Sheeting from Dollar General for $5. We are putting that on this weekend in the kids rooms. But thanks for the tip. I do appreciate it.

Karen

Used to use the 3M stuff every winter growing up until my parents replaced the windows. If you apply it right, which isn't difficult, you see through it as if it weren't there. I wouldn't put up with anything else.

Used to use the 3M stuff every winter growing up until my parents replaced the windows. If you apply it right, which isn't difficult, you see through it as if it weren't there. I wouldn't put up with anything else.


This stuff is awesome!! 3M FTW!!(for the win)

I have a similar problem and I came across this idea of making "interior storm windows" (there is a step-by-step guide at: http://www.historichomeworks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=193 )

I haven't tried it yet, but it takes the idea of the 3M blow-dry sheeting and basically makes it reusable - which is good and cheaper = ) I haven't tried it yet, but I am going to look into picking up the materials soon.

I found another guide here: http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/energy/conservation/basics_1/window_cover.htm

Good luck!