The obvious solution to heating up your home may be to crank up the heat, but there are other more cost-effective ways to beat the cold weather. There are several different ways that you can insulate your windows, none of which will cost you an arm and a leg. If you need a quick fix this winter to supplement you until you can replace your windows altogether, consider these options:
Rubber weather stripping: This option is cheap, effective and does not significantly alter the appearance of your windows. The downside to rubber weather stripping is that when you peel them away, they can damage the paint or leave a sticky residue.
Window insulation film: A kit of the window insulation film is a rather cheap option that can cover up to 5 windows. The drawback of this option is that if it’s not installed correctly, it can leave your windows looking cloudy and shrinkwrapped.
Cellular shades: These shades can be on the expensive side compared to rubber stripping and the insulation film, but they offer great insulation while allowing light through the windows, and can be custom fit to your windows and doors.
If you find you are in need of a quick fix for your window insulation, consider replacing your windows before the next winter season. Likewise, replacing your shingles every so often is important as well. If you have asphalt shingles, you should replace them about every 15-30 years.
Call Novus Exteriors at (508) 251-1361 for more information.