How Do You Measure Plastic For Windows?
If you are looking for a cost-effective way to reduce your heating bills, consider covering your windows with plastic. Plastic coverings keep hot and cold air from seeping through your windows, keeping down the cost of heating. This simple application will keep your house “cold air free” for the entire winter. Measure the dimensions of your window. Measure from wall to wall (length wise) and from wood trim to wood trim (width wise). Cut your plastic sheeting. Add an additional 6 inches to both the length and width measurement when cutting your plastic sheeting. If you had a length measurement of 27 inches, add an additional 6 inches to give you a total of 33 inches for the length of your plastic sheeting. Repeat the same step for the width of your window as well. Clean the area around your windows with rubbing alcohol to ensure a proper seal when attaching the plastic to the window frame. Apply double-sided tape to one window frame. Place plastic over the tape attached to the window fr
