After installing new replacement windows using our team at RWC, it makes sense to take every measure to keep your warm air inside. Although new windows are highly energy-efficient, taking extra steps to reduce energy loss is in your best interests.
Fortunately, winterizing your windows is a do-it-yourself project. The process is simple, and it will not take a lot of your time compared to other home projects. The following are simple ways you can winterize your windows in a day’s work.
Caulking
Caulking your windows entails placing a sealant around your window seal. Not only does caulking fill the gaps in your window frame, but it also prevents water from getting into your home. When you get your windows professionally …show more content…
With multiple layers, you can prevent all wind from entering your home.
One layer you can add to help winterize your windows is adding window panels. Essentially, by removing the screens from your windows and placing them with window panels, they will act as a first line of defense from the elements for your windows. Your window panels will block most of the wind and precipitation during winter months, while your windows block the rest.
Myths About Winterizing Windows
Before you dive into winterizing your windows, it is important to note what measures you should not take. At RWC, it is important that we educate and inform you to prevent you from wasting your money and your time. The following are some myths you should ignore when it comes to winterizing your windows.
Window Film Insulates Your Windows
Window film is an adhesive many people recommend to their friends and family members when they complain about a draft in their windows. It is essentially shrink wrap. You place it on your windows and apply heat until it takes the form of your window. Shrink wrapping your windows is an ineffective way to block drafts. If the wind is high enough, the shrink wrap will loosen, and you are back at square