Removable DIY Interior Storm Windows

Wood trim and some plastic sheeting are all you need to assemble your own DIY interior storm windows.

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by Mark Clipsham

Wood trim and some plastic sheeting are all you need to assemble your own DIY interior storm windows.

Tired of your single-pane and leaky windows, but can’t afford to replace them? Here’s an easy way to dramatically improve the performance of your windows and reduce damaging condensation without spending much money: Make removable interior storm windows using wood casing, window film, and foam tape.

How To Make Removable Storm Windows

First, acquire some wood-trim molding. Contractors often throw out scraps of this material. All trim should be finished before cutting.

Determine whether you want the interior storm window to fit inside the existing window casing or on top of it. In general, it’s easier to friction-fit the interior storm window inside the existing window frame. To do this, measure the inside of the window frame horizontally and vertically and subtract a quarter inch from each dimension.

  • Published on Aug 19, 2010
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