How Do You Plug Drafts In Window Frames?
Plugging drafts around a window can help conserve heat and reduce your energy bills as well. Follow these six steps to make your home cozy during the cooler months. Remove interior window trim and fill gaps around the window with fiberglass insulation. Stuff into gaps with a putty knife, being careful not to pack too tightly. Replace window trim. Caulk around the exterior of the window with all-weather caulk. Remove any old caulking before adding new caulk. Purchase molding-strip films from a hardware store. Cut to size with a utility knife by mitering the corners of each strip at 45-degree angles. Peel the paper from backs of the strip pieces and set them in place around the exterior of the window. Add interior weatherstripping between the sash and frame to plug drafts from around a window. Use plastic, vinyl, felt or foam strips, and install per the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a heat-shrink film kit from at any hardware store. Clean the interior window trim and cut the film 2 in
