Reddit reviews 3M Outdoor Window Insulator Kit, 2-Window
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Included: (1) 5.16-Feet x 7-Feet film sheet, (2) rolls of tape each 1/2-Inch x 500-InchInsulates two 3-Feet x 5-Feet windowsStops drafts, prevents frost build-up and reduces condensationApplies easily, shrinking tight, wrinkle-free and clear on glassIncreasing the R-value of single pane window by 90%
Something like this
Hey, yea I was able to seal it up. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures during the process.
But, I essentially followed all of the suggestions in here.
I removed the face plate on the inside wall. Put a piece of insulation in the slot. I had to cut it to size and pull it up the slot from the outside. Sprayed some minimal expansion foam around the edges of the metal slot. Took off the outside faceplate and put this insulating wrap over the slot. Reattached the outside faceplate and superglued it shut.
Used this drywall patch kit to fix the inside. I had to get creative with mounting the included piece of sheetrock because the metal slot in the wall didn't leave any room to mount the wood blocks to the surrounding drywall. Spackled, sanded, spackled, sanded, (rinse repeat until smooth), and painted.
I didn't color match my paint well enough but otherwise its a really smooth finish and I still like the old nostalgic look of the outside faceplate. The true test will come in the winter to see if it's insulated well enough.
Thanks for the reply. I guess my post was just looking for [something like this]
(http://www.amazon.com/3M-Outdoor-Window-Insulator-2-Window/dp/B0045ZT17Y) as far as what I meany by sealing.
But figuring out why the window is leaking like it is obviously needs to be solved. I've read that by design these windows will have water in the track which would only be a problem if winds are strong enough to stop water from draining out. I don't know what what the drain holes look like. Do I need to remove pieces of the window to properly access them?
This window looks like this. Not 100% sure of the brand, the window is about 16" tall, it's fairly small.