Great point. Many people will want to keep the caulking cord in place to keep out the heat during summer, but there are situations where the applied caulking cord may interfere with opening and closing the window. For those folks, they will want to remove the caulking cord so they can open and close the window during mild weather.
Why would you take it off during the summer, please? I would think leave it on year round. I saw this the other day in Home Depot. If I'm going for a year round seal, should I go with caulking? Please be cool with the comments. I'm a woman doing it myself.Thank you.
Many people would consider taking off the weatherstrip products in the summer so you can freely operate the windows in the summer season. If you are looking for a year round seal, then caulking would be the way to go. If you are looking for a very permanent solution, is it possible or realistic to replace the window? Thanks!
If condensation is forming, it means that you have some excess moisture / humidity in that space. I would recommend peeling back a corner of the plastic and creating a vent to get the moisture out. If your able to peel the plastic back, try to get some air flowing with a fan set on a low setting. This should dry the gap out. Once the condensation is out, reattach the corner of the plastic. If condensation returns and persists, you have moisture coming from the exterior side into the space, and you may have to remedy with caulk form the exterior side.
Great question. It is very common to have air pour in between sashes. This can be caused by aging windows that become misshaped or warped or unaligned. I would recommend using either the caulking cord or the insulation foam tape. Both products can be “smooshed” into that crack to use as a temporary seal, and both products can be removed in the Spring. Let me know it works out.
That’s a great question. The simple answer is yes, you can use both products on any window or door to stop drafts, BUT, don’t really expect to use them in the same area, as they probably won’t bond well / work well together. It will depend on the condition of that area.
The insulation foam and caulking cord can work as insulating barriers in any condition, and technically the plastic could be a barrier as well, and it wouldn’t really hurt much, but I wouldn’t use the window plastic in extreme heat since it’s not really meant for that purpose. A strategy you may want to consider in a situation where you are trying to keep extreme heat out of a home is to use window treatments and reflective product on the glass as to keep the heat directly from the sun out of the home. That would be a good place to start. Thanks!
The adhesive on sponge tape can be annoyingly sticky, but try using “goo gone” with a paper towel to clean up the sticky residue left behind when you remove the sponge tape insulation.
Well, that can certainly be the case. And you also may have little or no insulation on that wall which would exacerbate the situation. In my experience, the window plastic option works best on really poor windows.
Nia, I apologize greatly for taking so long to get the links for the products in the comments. I'm sure you have figured out where to purchase already, but if you haven't the links for the foam tape and the caulking cord are there in the comments now. Regarding the EZ roll window insulation kit, the best place to buy that would be your local hardware store. There are several other similar options online, but for whatever reason, it looks like Frost King is keeping distribution for the EZ roll product through their hardware store and home center channels. Thanks for watching!
For most sliding windows, you can use any of these products. Probably best going with the caulking cord, which is going to be easy to shape and it’s very pliable for use on all sorts of window types.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am getting the material right now!!!
Wow excellent content efficiently packed into short video 🌟👍👍 very good, thank you!
Thanks for covering all the options
Stop the drafts and stay warm!!
Thank you so much for this 👌
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Great video!
Thank you for sharing.
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why would you want to take the caulk cord off the windows in summer? don’t you want to also keep cool air in the home?
Great point. Many people will want to keep the caulking cord in place to keep out the heat during summer, but there are situations where the applied caulking cord may interfere with opening and closing the window. For those folks, they will want to remove the caulking cord so they can open and close the window during mild weather.
Thank you! I will try it now!
Thank you so much for sharing!!😊
Hopefully this can help you stay toasty this winter!
Nice information
Thanks! Stay warm!
Nice job!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. Great info!
Thanks for watching!
Why would you take it off during the summer, please? I would think leave it on year round. I saw this the other day in Home Depot. If I'm going for a year round seal, should I go with caulking? Please be cool with the comments. I'm a woman doing it myself.Thank you.
Many people would consider taking off the weatherstrip products in the summer so you can freely operate the windows in the summer season. If you are looking for a year round seal, then caulking would be the way to go. If you are looking for a very permanent solution, is it possible or realistic to replace the window? Thanks!
What do you suggest if condensation forms on the inside of the plastic after covering the window?
If condensation is forming, it means that you have some excess moisture / humidity in that space. I would recommend peeling back a corner of the plastic and creating a vent to get the moisture out. If your able to peel the plastic back, try to get some air flowing with a fan set on a low setting. This should dry the gap out. Once the condensation is out, reattach the corner of the plastic. If condensation returns and persists, you have moisture coming from the exterior side into the space, and you may have to remedy with caulk form the exterior side.
Awsome!!!
Stay warm!
The caulk cord doesn’t stay on metal window frames very long.
Caulking Sticky stuff doesn't work as good
How much does it cost
what if leak is mid window where two windows meet and lock?
Great question. It is very common to have air pour in between sashes. This can be caused by aging windows that become misshaped or warped or unaligned. I would recommend using either the caulking cord or the insulation foam tape. Both products can be “smooshed” into that crack to use as a temporary seal, and both products can be removed in the Spring. Let me know it works out.
I have the same issue with my windows... what did you end of using.
I hv a little one who fidgets with the window... Want to check if can be punctured with fingers?
The plastic can definitely be punctured!! Thanks for your message!
I lily the caulking tape but I also like the foam seal. Can both be applied?
That’s a great question. The simple answer is yes, you can use both products on any window or door to stop drafts, BUT, don’t really expect to use them in the same area, as they probably won’t bond well / work well together. It will depend on the condition of that area.
@@EverydayWorkbench lol well, that’s exactly what I was thinking to use both in the same window but I understand what you’re talking about
@@yolandagomez9255 as long as it sticks and bonds properly to stay in place, your good, so don’t hesitate to give it a try.
Does this work in extreme heat too?!?!
The insulation foam and caulking cord can work as insulating barriers in any condition, and technically the plastic could be a barrier as well, and it wouldn’t really hurt much, but I wouldn’t use the window plastic in extreme heat since it’s not really meant for that purpose. A strategy you may want to consider in a situation where you are trying to keep extreme heat out of a home is to use window treatments and reflective product on the glass as to keep the heat directly from the sun out of the home. That would be a good place to start. Thanks!
the sponge tape is horrible. When I tried to remove it, it didn't come off cleanly and I had to use razor blade to remove. messy
The adhesive on sponge tape can be annoyingly sticky, but try using “goo gone” with a paper towel to clean up the sticky residue left behind when you remove the sponge tape insulation.
tried them all..still drafts coming in...seems to be crappy windows.
Well, that can certainly be the case. And you also may have little or no insulation on that wall which would exacerbate the situation. In my experience, the window plastic option works best on really poor windows.
@@EverydayWorkbench I put bubble wrap and taped it on...over the windows. still air coming in. its crazy.
Can you please add links in the description for buying?
Nia, I apologize greatly for taking so long to get the links for the products in the comments. I'm sure you have figured out where to purchase already, but if you haven't the links for the foam tape and the caulking cord are there in the comments now. Regarding the EZ roll window insulation kit, the best place to buy that would be your local hardware store. There are several other similar options online, but for whatever reason, it looks like Frost King is keeping distribution for the EZ roll product through their hardware store and home center channels.
Thanks for watching!
What about windows that slide?
For most sliding windows, you can use any of these products. Probably best going with the caulking cord, which is going to be easy to shape and it’s very pliable for use on all sorts of window types.
@@EverydayWorkbench thanks for the quick reply!! I'm going to do this on Saturday!!
Windows are a huge fail so much technology
And all windows leak
All windows leak, yes, but some leak much less than others.