Foam rubber for insulation of strip windows. Self-adhesive foam tape for window insulation. Insulation with silicone sealant

We will talk about sealing the window opening, which is necessary for thermal insulation (protects against drafts, prevents heat loss in winter), but not only. Insulation for windows maintains a comfortable microclimate in the apartment in hot summers; prevents the penetration of dust, street odors, insects into the house; dramatically reduces the noise level, which is especially important if your windows overlook the highway or tram line.

First of all, window insulation is necessary for old wooden frames (a high-quality and well-installed plastic window does not always need additional insulation measures).

There is one caveat: in the old days, glass was often installed in a frame on a special mastic, and it tends to crumble over time. The paint on the frames is cracking, and the wood itself is cracking over time. Small cracks before laying insulation should be filled with sealant.

Obviously, the main requirement for window insulation is its quality. When choosing, you must also take into account the specifics of the slots on your window - width, shape.

Self-adhesive insulation

Heaters are divided into adhesive, groove and self-adhesive. The easiest way to install self-adhesive. It can be foam rubber, rubber, made of polyethylene foam or PVC. There is a heater for plastic windows in black, white and brown. The material is quite durable and allows sealing gaps up to seven millimeters wide.

When choosing a self-adhesive insulation for windows, you must definitely look at the expiration date. If you buy rubber or plastic insulation, it is better to take a softer one. Foam rubber or polyethylene (tubular or rectangular) is suitable for sealing gaps up to four millimeters, provided that the gaps are sufficiently even. Otherwise, you need to pay attention to the brand: up to three millimeters, profile C, E, K is suitable, up to five - P, V, up to seven - B, O.

To seal not very wide slots, you can use a rubber sealant, for uneven and wide ones it is better to choose silicone, it is more plastic.

foam rubber

Foam rubber insulation for windows (foam rubber tapes) was used to seal windows for the winter long before the production of insulation was put on stream. The advantages of this material are known to all: it is easily compressed (and, as a result, installed), does not injure the surface of the frame, this method is cheap and simple.

There are also disadvantages: foam rubber for window insulation is not the best choice, even with very good compression, air still seeps through the pores, and also not the greatest durability - foam rubber peels off relatively easily.

The second problem is partly helped by modern rubber-based adhesives. To solve the first part of the cracks (especially in hard-to-reach places), it is advisable to fill in silicone or acrylic sealant before installing the insulation.

Tape for insulation

Adhesive paper tape for window insulation is sold at any hardware store, in the markets, and is inexpensive. Previously, strips of thick paper were used instead, they were planted on soap. The presence of an adhesive layer on the tape eliminates the need to use soap, and such sticking is much better. It is usually placed on top of foam rubber.

EPDM - rubber tape. Suitable for sealing uneven gaps of small width. Perfectly seals cracks, withstands temperature differences from minus fifty to plus seventy.

Silicone tape for insulation also withstands strong temperature changes and is indifferent to chemical influences. This is a very plastic material, suitable for large uneven cracks.

Vinyl polyurethane has a porous surface. Such a tape has good dustproof properties, but for thermal insulation it is not the best option. Also, it's not the most durable.

Film for insulation

To reduce heat loss, heat-saving film is often used to insulate windows. Usually it is coated on one side with a metal coating (this surface should be facing the street). Such a film is an excellent way of thermal insulation: it prevents heat loss and at the same time transmits light well.

Insulation laying

Whatever materials for window insulation are chosen, it is recommended to glue seals at temperatures above five degrees, so it is better to take care of the tightness of windows in advance, without waiting for frost.

First you need to remove the old insulation for wooden windows, if any, clean the frames from dirt and degrease (gasoline, acetone, alcohol, any composition based on them will do). It is necessary to glue in places where the sash is in contact with the frame, removing the protective film gradually, as the insulation is laid.

It is necessary to lay it in such a way that when the sash is closed, it does not slip along the sealing tape, but presses it at a right angle. Also pay attention to the line of adjoining the frame to the opening.

In a couple of hours, the glue will seize completely. Tubular profiles are produced with an adhesive surface, but often they are put on silicone sealant for durability. Then the setting time will depend on the curing rate of the sealant indicated on the package.

Are you ready to pay for street heating? The heat of your home is stable and constantly escaping through windows and doors, and you are shelling out money for energy? Unwise, at least... Simple actions will avoid unwanted investments... We are talking about window insulation.

Why windows? Yes, simply because the greatest heat loss from the room (up to 40%) is caused precisely by the glazed sections of the walls - windows. And if they are also old, then first of all you need to take care of their insulation.

New-fangled plastic windows have shown that heat loss can be significantly reduced. A proven fact - energy costs for space heating in our country significantly exceed (from 3 to 5 times) similar expenditure items for residents of other countries with similar climatic conditions. Can't change windows? Then insulate those that are. How to insulate windows?

The essence of the warming process

Windows insulation actions are reduced to ensuring maximum tightness of the inter-glass space of windows, as well as all joined parts of window frames, especially sashes.

Take into account! Window insulation is optimally performed at a positive temperature "overboard". Then it is more convenient and comfortable to work, and the life of the insulating materials will be extended.

An important point in the topic of saving heat is the location of the radiator under poorly insulated windows. Usually the window is closed with curtains, which simultaneously cover the batteries, as if fencing them off from the room, and the warm air from the radiators is simply blown out by a draft. Conclusion - radiators should be left as open as possible.

Ways to insulate windows

How to insulate windows for the winter? Let's figure out what methods exist to avoid heat loss in the apartment through the windows.

paper stripes

Windows can be insulated using a practice-proven and proven by many years of experience method of sealing cracks with newsprint. For this, old newspapers or other paper were soaked in water. The paper pulp obtained during this process was used to seal gaps between frames, glass, glazing beads, etc. To seal large cracks, paper tubes were used, which were also soaked and stuffed into the cracks in this state.

Next? .. Right! Decor and additional thermal insulation - the joints on top were necessarily glued with strips of the same newspapers or other paper. Laundry soap diluted in water served as glue for these strips. It was applied to strips of paper, which were then quickly glued to the right place.

The positive aspect of this method is the poor thermal conductivity of water and high adhesion (ability to stick) to the painted surfaces of the frames. The disadvantage of this process is its tendency to leave traces - the remnants of paper pulp and newspaper strips are very difficult to scrape off window frames. What is the best way to insulate windows in an apartment in other “neat” ways?

fabric stripes

Insulation of windows using wool and fabric strips has brought some "convenience" to the process of insulating windows. Cotton wool (technical) was more simply pushed into all the available slots of the window, and on top it was sealed with soapy strips of fabric. The pores between the fibers of cotton wool, filled with air, are an excellent heat insulator.

In addition to this, such strips are very easy to remove when removing insulation materials, without destroying the paintwork and leaving no visible traces of their stay on the window frame.

In some cases, this method is still relevant today, due to its low cost and efficiency. It is desirable to modernize it somewhat - after all, use cotton wool as a heat insulator, but masking tape can decorate it, which also leaves no marks on the surface of the frame.

Attention! Again! Use masking tape correctly. By choosing ordinary stationery tape, you run the risk of getting yourself an occupation in the spring, the meaning of which will be the difficult removal of glue from the frame doors.

Foam rubber and adhesive tape

In order to insulate windows for the winter in an apartment, foam rubber and adhesive tape can be used. This method is especially relevant for opening window sashes.

Modern heat-insulating foam rubber tape has a self-adhesive layer, which simplifies its installation around the perimeter of the window frame sash. From above, the slots can be glued with masking tape, which can be simply removed during spring warming, and the foam rubber left.

Let's go to the past! Previously, foam rubber in the form of thin strips was nailed with small carnations.

Foam rubber has one significant drawback - after 2-3 years it will already become completely unusable and will “require” its replacement.

Paraffin embedding

Small gaps in the frame can be filled with molten paraffin drawn into a syringe. When sealing large gaps, additional filler can be used, for example, pieces of rope, which are tamped into the gap and poured with molten paraffin.

To the present ... Today there is a great variety of modern materials (sealants) that can be used instead of paraffin.

Can be insulated with...

swedish technology

This is not for you to stick adhesive tape on the frame! .. This method can be called more correctly and capaciously - reconstruction and insulation of windows with groove insulation (this is no longer foam rubber).

The window in the apartment is not glued with any materials and can be freely opened even in winter. The use of high-quality insulation will ensure high-quality thermal insulation of window frames for 12-20 years.

Additional procedures

When insulating windows, it is impossible to bypass the sealing of the places of contact (contact) of glass and frames. For this it is advisable:

• remove the old bead
• pull out the glass;
• clear a quarter of old mastic and debris;

• clean the edge of the glass;
• smear a quarter with a thin layer of sealant;
• put glass in place
• nail a new bead.

Such a set of actions and the materials used will improve both the thermal insulation qualities of the window and its ability to absorb street noise.

Heat-saving film

The use of heat-saving films for windows is an innovation. Of course, we are not talking about the option when the plastic film closes the entire window.

Modern heat-saving film is capable of transmitting infrared radiation in only one direction.

Thus, heat enters the room, but it cannot “leave” it back through the window - the film is on guard for a comfortable climate. One side of such a film has a metallic coating. It is this side that the film is glued to the glass. It should overlap on the old frames - the adhesive tape fixes it. With careful installation, it is almost invisible.

You can study the options for films and properly insulate windows with your own hands, both with wooden frames and double-glazed windows. That is, such a film can also be used in "tandem" with plastic windows.

Speaking about insulation, we meant, first of all, how to insulate old wooden windows. It turns out that plastic windows may need additional restoration. How to insulate windows that are already considered insulated?

If low-quality insulation is used in windows, as well as if they are installed and operated incorrectly, the insulation may become unusable. In this case, it will be useful for the window to replace it with a new high-quality insulating material. It is advisable to entrust such work, associated with the re-adjustment of window fittings, to professionals.

Insulation of window sills and slopes

When insulating windows, many people ignore the space around the windows. But in vain ... It is here that a gap can lurk, which will negate the effectiveness of the work on the insulation of the window itself.

The gaps between the frame and the slope, between the window sill and the wall will be correctly and conveniently filled with mounting foam. The main thing is to make sure that this layer of foam is hidden from the sun's rays from above and decorated so as not to violate the aesthetics of the window itself. The sun has a detrimental effect on the mounting foam, destroying it in 2-3 years.

For plastering slopes and sealing cracks, you can use simple materials - a mixture prepared from building gypsum and chalk (2: 1). The mixture diluted in water to a thick consistency ideally covers cracks and does not particularly stand out against the background of the window.

To summarize!

Experts say that simple window insulation will reduce energy costs by several times, which will affect your budget. Insulation work and materials pay off quite quickly, and then bring stable savings and warmth to your home.

Let you be warm and comfortable in the house!

Light sources can be insulated with different materials. Why, then, does it make sense to choose foam insulation for windows? Being, in essence, polyurethane foam, this material perfectly retains heat due to the porous structure. It is very elastic and has a high percentage of compression, which allows it to be used in the smallest gaps.

Strips of foam rubber for window insulation were used several decades ago. But, today, based on yellow material, there are factory heaters that help isolate windows from the cold easily and quickly.

Did you know that: Foam rubber is the name Norwegian company, which supplied flexible polyurethane foam to the Soviet Union. Over time, the proper name became a household name and now foam rubber is called this very type of polyurethane foam, which was actually invented in Germany in the 1940s, and, by the way, was originally only a by-product, undesirable product.

But, this is poetry, but in fact we will analyze quite practical things, how to choose, how much it costs and how to mount a foam rubber seal on a window frame. But, first, for the curious: how this material is produced. (If you're not the curious type, skip the second paragraph and go straight to the third.)

To produce a material, two components are needed:

• polyester;
• Isocyanate.

Water is also used.

When mixed, organic substances mixed with water form carbon dioxide. As a result of foaming, a hollow, pasty mass is created, which is sufficiently soft and sufficiently strong. After hardening, the foam rubber only needs to be formed into plates / pieces of the desired form factor. We used to associate foam rubber with yellow, but in fact it can be dyed any color.

So, let's conclude: foam rubber is one of the varieties of polyurethane.

Types of foam insulation

At the beginning of the article, it was already noted that this material is well suited for thermal insulation of window openings. But, it is worth noting that there are different options for foam rubber insulation.

Foam rubber is presented in the form:

• cut strips;
• Hanks (long strips);

Also, when specifying the characteristics, the profile size, thickness and height of the strip are often indicated.

In addition, there is self-adhesive foam rubber and insulation without an adhesive base.

Of the important characteristics, it is also worth noting the density of the material. However, this option is rarely specified. If you try the foam rubber to the touch, it should be as elastic as possible. This property will allow you to use it in cracks of different sizes and “plug” the insulation even into a small gap.

Issue price

Note that foam insulation is far from the most expensive of the possible options. EPDM seals, especially foreign-made ones, cost an order of magnitude more expensive.

Below is a table of one of the online stores, where you can see the cost of insulation without a self-adhesive base.

Size, mm	Length, m	Price, rub
20x20	10	90
20x30	10	120
20x40	10	150
30x30	10	160

Self-adhesive foam tape for window insulation:

Let's calculate the cost of foam tape for one window using an example.

The window in the example has a width of 1300 mm and a height of 1400, which means that the insulation perimeter needs 1300 + 1300 + 1400 + 1400 mm of tape = 5400 mm or 5.4 m. If we additionally insulate not only the joint of the frame and the wall, but also the joint frames and sashes will additionally come out:

1400 mm x 2 + 700 mm x 2 = 4200 m or 4.2 m. Thus, to the maximum, 5.4 + 4.2 = 9.6 m of insulation is needed to insulate our window. For this, one Polypack package worth 70 rubles will be enough for us. You will also need special tape for pasting windows, but it is also inexpensive.

After such a calculation, it becomes more clear why people choose foam rubber as a heater for windows. This is a cheap material.

So, we calculated the cost and purchased the right amount of material. Let's move on to installation.

Mounting

When insulating windows with foam rubber, follow the following sequence:

1. We dismantle the previous insulation or its remains, if any.
2. Initially, the glass and frames with which the insulation strip will come into contact must be clean. We remove the remnants of paint and glue of the previous insulation. It is best to wipe the glass itself. (This is especially necessary if you plan to stick thin strips at the junction of glass and frame). After cleaning, go over the frame with a rag to sweep away any remaining dust.
3. Surface degreasing is an important stage of work. An alcohol solution will do. Thanks to this stage, the self-adhesive foam rubber will adhere well and will not fall off.
4. We evaluate the gaps between the frame and the wall. If the gap is very large, it is better to use wide strips, hammering them into the gap.
5. In the case when the wind blows into the windows through narrow cracks or when it is necessary to insulate the gap between the sash and the frame, it is better to use thin (in the form of a narrow strip) self-adhesive foam rubber. Recall that all contact points of the adhesive side and the surface must be degreased.
6. Over the cracks sealed with foam rubber, you need to carefully glue a special tape.

Such a tape does not leave marks after removal, so you don’t have to worry about the paintwork of the frame.

After sticking the tape, the process of thermal insulation of windows can be considered complete. Until spring, foam rubber will reliably protect your hearth from leakage of precious heat.

By the way, did you use foam rubber for windows last winter? If yes, which manufacturer?

Additional information can be gleaned from a video in which an employee of one of the online stores will talk about the principles of installing foam rubber insulation.

Today, building stores have a large assortment of various self-adhesive window insulation, however, not everyone knows about its existence. Therefore, further we will consider the features of this material, what are its types and how to choose the right product.

Types of self-adhesive insulation for windows

Thanks to the appearance of this building material, with the advent of cold weather, it is no longer necessary to cover up and seal the cracks in the windows, and in the spring they should be washed from glue. The product is carefully glued and at the same time does not interfere with opening and closing double-glazed windows.

There are several types of self-adhesive window insulation:

• foam;
• PVC;
• Polyethylene foam;
• Rubber.

These tapes can cover gaps up to 7 mm wide, and they will last up to four years, and some even longer.

The choice of window insulation

First of all, you need to decide on the profile of the product that is best suited to your case, and then on its type.

Profiles should be selected according to the type of slots:

• Profile C and E are suitable for slots with a thickness of 1-3 mm;
• P and V profile can be used for gaps of 3-5 mm;
• B and O can be used for slots with a thickness of 3-7 mm.

It is difficult to determine by eye which profile is in front of you, so it is better to read the information on the package.

Advice!
Self-adhesive insulation has a certain shelf life and special attention must be paid to it, since the old product can quickly peel off.

Rubber compressor

This is perhaps the cheapest type of insulation, however, it effectively retains heat. The product is glued to the plastic of the frame or attached to. However, no matter how carefully you handle this material, its service life is very limited.

If you decide to purchase rubber insulation, then you should buy the softest one. In this case, he will be able to evenly fill uneven gaps. A rigid product will not fit well, and, as a result, will let the cold through.

Advice!
Rubber insulation is best used if moisture is excluded from it.
Otherwise, the product is deformed and quickly becomes unusable.

PVC

This material is reliable and environmentally friendly, it is absolutely safe to use. Polyvinyl chloride heaters are distinguished by the fact that they have good frost resistance and practically do not deform. The only thing, when buying, you should also pay attention to the rigidity of the product.

Polyethylene foam

The product is a foamed polyethylene and is sold, most often, in the form of a bundle. This material perfectly retains heat, provides excellent sound insulation and even protects against.

The material is quite expensive, but the price is justified by a long service life. It is perfect for sealing gaps with a width of one to four millimeters.

foam rubber

Foam rubber is the most traditional material that has been used for many years. True, from pieces of foam rubber that were used to plug the cracks, it was transformed into a modern heat-insulating material that not only retains heat, but also provides soundproofing for windows. In addition, modern foam rubber has become more durable, meets all sanitary standards and is absolutely safe to use.

In the photo - self-adhesive foam tape

Most often, self-adhesive foam rubber insulation for windows is sold in the form of formatted rolls, less often distributed in the form of cut strips. Despite the fact that this material does not last long, it is most often used to seal cracks and gaps, as well as to ensure the proper level of sound insulation from the street.

Note!
The sealant can be glued at a temperature not less than +5 degrees and not exceeding +40 degrees Celsius.

Installation of self-adhesive insulation for windows

It is not at all difficult to insulate a window with the help of these materials, moreover, this procedure takes a minimum of time.

The installation instructions are as follows:

• Before starting work, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the frames and glass, as well as inspect the structure for integrity. On clean frames, the product will last much longer.
• If the old seal is glued to the frame, then it must be removed..
• Then cracks should be repaired.. If the gaps and gaps are large, then it is better to use foam rubber strips and simply fill the cavities with them.
• After all sources of cold air are blocked, self-adhesive insulation should be glued over the foam rubber. To do this, remove the protective film from the adhesive side and firmly press the product to the frame (or glass) for a few seconds. Thus, it is possible to insulate all problem areas.
• After two hours, the material is completely bonded.

Advice!
As an indicator of the quality of insulation, you can use the flame from an ordinary lighter or candle.
The light should be brought to the places of insulation and if the flame does not fluctuate, then you did the job correctly.

Before the onset of cold weather, everyone thinks about the question: how to make windows warm. With the constant rise in energy prices, this problem is particularly acute. After all, it is known that due to poorly insulated windows, up to half of the heat is lost. Modern insulating materials are quite diverse, and their use leads to significant heat retention. Insulating windows in the apartment and, accordingly, refusing to use electric heaters will allow you to save up to 4000 kW of electricity per year. And this is a significant amount.

You can cut the paper into strips and attach this design with soap. Some use silicone sealant or adhesive tape for this purpose. You can use glue for plastic windows. There are a lot of methods. The use of modern insulating materials has greatly simplified this procedure. With strict adherence to the instructions, the temperature inside the room can rise by 5-6 degrees.

How to seal windows

Window insulation with paper

The oldest method of insulation is tape. It is sold in rolls. To stick it, you need to apply some kind of adhesive base. Sometimes soap is used for such a base, sometimes a paste is boiled on flour. Sometimes, following grandmother's recipes, even kefir is used for the adhesive base. However, as a rule, such a design, where the insulation is a tape, does not last long and retains heat poorly.

Window insulation with paper

Insulation with adhesive tape for windows

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The easiest way is masking tape. But, as a rule, such materials are sorted out already in September-October. And improvident owners simply cannot find special adhesive tape for pasting windows in the season. In such cases, you can use the usual wide adhesive tape. For warming, you will also need a hair dryer and cotton wool. A hair dryer is needed in case of icing - to dry the ice. If you do not carefully dry the places of gluing with adhesive tape, then it will immediately peel off. It is better to buy cotton wool at a pharmacy (you need to take non-sterile). From it we roll up bundles, with which we carefully seal the cracks. If the gaps are narrow, then you can do without cotton wool. Glue adhesive tape on top of the dried window. This method of pasting is the most economical and relatively fast. But it has its drawbacks: the adhesive tape can fall off and have to be pasted over again.

Adhesive tape for windows

Window insulation with foam rubber

Pasting with foam rubber on an adhesive basis is another economical option. There are many such heaters in stores. It is suitable for both wooden and plastic windows. The adhesive base of the foam rubber will hold the insulation throughout the winter. The only drawback is that the foam rubber absorbs a large amount of moisture. Due to this, the tightness of the foam strips decreases over time.

Window insulation with foam rubber

Insulation with silicone sealant

Sealing with silicone sealant is more suitable for wooden windows. Before starting to insulate, it is necessary to remove the glazing beads. The sealant is applied in a thin layer into the grooves between the glass and the frame, into the gaps in the frame, and also between the frame and the window sill. Before using it, it should be thoroughly cleaned of dust. To apply the sealant, use a special construction gun. The nozzle on the tube must be cut to the mark. Only then can the sealant be installed in the gun and used. After hardening with a knife or spatula, you can remove the excess silicone substance. After that, glazing beads are installed on the silicone.

Insulation with silicone sealant

Insulation with window putty

It is possible to insulate with window putty. This putty is similar to gray plasticine. You need to knead it well and close up all the cracks. When the putty hardens, it becomes very dense and does not allow air to pass through. In the spring, this putty can be removed. To do this, simply open the sash and scrape it off with a knife. This putty is sold in hardware stores in a carefully packaged state. Putty cannot be stored open, it will quickly become unusable. One package, as a rule, is designed for a whole window. However, it must be borne in mind that work on insulation with putty will require patience and perseverance from you.

Insulation with window putty

Window sealing with rubber seals

The most reliable and durable way is a rubberized seal. The cost of such insulation will be much higher, but it will also be higher in quality. There are three types of rubber seal, which differ in thickness. For plastic windows, a class "E" seal is suitable. Its thickness is 2-3.5 mm. One pack of sealant "E" (10-12 m) should be enough for 4 windows. Category "D" seal (3-8 mm) is designed for wider gaps, and it is better to use it for wooden windows. Class "P" seal has a width of 3 to 5.5 mm, suitable for plastic and wood. The advantages are obvious: it does not take too much time to complete the work, this material is durable and does not absorb moisture.
To conduct insulation with rubberized insulation, the surface should be thoroughly washed and dried. Otherwise, the adhesive base of the seal will slip off, and its adhesion will be unreliable.

Window sealing with rubber seals

Insulation with glue for plastic windows

Warming can also be done with special glue. This material can be used to seal gaps and joints, as well as perform the function of a sealing seam, as it retains relative elasticity. To use glue, the window must be well cleaned of dust and moisture. To seal the cracks, the glue is usually not smeared, but a small roller is specially left, which disappears during the drying process. The drying time of some types of such glue is up to 8 weeks. Glue is produced in cartridges of 310 ml, work with it is carried out using a construction gun. An important advantage of working with such glue is its white color, which provides complete masking of cracks. Glue for plastic windows can seal seams up to 5 mm.

When working with glue, the following precautions must be observed:

• while working with glue, access to fresh air is required;
• it is forbidden to smoke and use open fire near the work;
• it is forbidden to drain the remains of glue into the sewer;
• Avoid getting glue in your eyes.

Thus, there are many ways to insulate windows. But any insulation that you choose should fulfill its function - to keep the warmth of your home.

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What is the best way to seal windows for the winter

Before the winter cold, every tenant who has wooden window frames or old plastic double-glazed windows installed in the house thinks about window insulation. This is necessary in order to keep warm in your home. This problem is also inherent in kindergartens and schools.

How to make sure it's blowing out of the frame

Even if you insulate the walls, install heated floors and modern radiators, you will not achieve the desired result if your windows are old and have many gaps. It is not so difficult to deliver heat to the room as to keep it.

Two-thirds of the warm air from the room leaves through the windows. In this article, you will learn how and with what to seal windows for the winter, increasing living conditions in the cold season.

What materials will help us - what to buy

There is an abundance of options for how to seal windows:

• Ribbon. This is the oldest and cheapest way. The material is sold in rolls. To stick the tape, you need to apply an adhesive base on it. It can be soap or paste. It is worth considering that the tape does not last long and at the same time passes the cold.
• Scotch. With the onset of autumn, masking tape is taken apart very quickly. Alternatively, you can use regular wide tape. You will also need non-sterile cotton wool to seal the gaps, as well as a hair dryer designed to dry. If you do not thoroughly dry the places for gluing, then the adhesive tape will soon disappear.
• Foam rubber. This insulation is suitable for both wooden and plastic windows. It has a sticky base that can last all winter. The disadvantages of foam rubber include the absorption of a large amount of moisture, which negatively affects the tightness of the material.
• Silicone sealant. Before applying the sealant, remove the glazing beads and clean the recesses from dust. Then fill the gap between the glass, window sill and frame with a small layer of silicone. All these procedures can be performed using a construction gun. As soon as the sealant has cooled, remove the excess silicone with a knife, then insert the glazing beads back.
• Putty. It can be found at any hardware store. Its consistency is similar to plasticine. One package is enough to seal the entire window. The putty must be kneaded, and then close all the cracks with it. When frozen, this substance is strongly compacted and does not allow air to pass through.
• Rubber compressor. Such insulation will cost more, but there will be much more sense from it. There are three types of rubber seals. So, for small gaps on plastic windows, class “E” rubber is suitable. Seal type "D" is used for gluing wide gaps. Category "P" rubber can be used for gaps in any windows. This material does not absorb moisture and serves for many years.
• Glue for double-glazed windows. The special adhesive is flexible and can be used as a sealing joint and for sealing joints and gaps. This glue is sold in cartridges, and for its application you need a construction gun. The white coloring of the glue will ensure a thorough closure of the cracks and maintain an aesthetic appearance.

How to seal plastic windows

The problem of heat loss through windows is often solved by replacing old wooden windows with new double-glazed windows. But there are times when even after the installation of new metal-plastic windows, the issue of maintaining heat in the room remains open. To solve this problem, follow the instructions below:

• Wash windows. The first thing to do before sealing plastic windows is to wash them. The cleanliness of windows ensures their light transmission, and light transmission - energy saving.
• Glue on the new seal. Seals last from four to eight years, after which they crack due to loss of elasticity. Get rid of the old seal by removing the sash. Using mounting glue and special scissors, glue a new one, having previously cleaned and degreased the groove. During gluing, the sealant must be evenly distributed over the window frame and sash. It cannot be compressed or stretched.
• Tape the slopes and window sills. Many people forget that the window consists not only of glass, but also of window sills and slopes, from under which it can strongly “siphon”.

Slopes can be insulated using several materials:

• Styrofoam;
• Fiberglass;
• Mineral wool;
• Extruded polystyrene foam.

Choose the material based on the size of the slots. They are glued with mounting glue, after which painting or puttying is carried out. The most popular of these materials is foam.

If there are large gaps in the window sills, they must be dismantled and hammered with mounting foam. If it blows weakly from under them, the cracks can be closed with silicone.

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What if we have wooden windows

The wooden frame retains its integrity for 10 years, after which it dries out. This results in gaps between the frame and the window frame.

The glass begins to loosen, cracks form in the windows, which owners of old wooden window frames often complain about.

Can seal the cracks using paper, paste and cotton wool. But this is a very ancient method. Today in hardware stores you can find masking tape, which will replace the paste and paper, which greatly simplifies the insulation procedure.

You can also purchase one of the modern heaters. You can effectively seal old windows with foam rubber with an adhesive side or foam rubber tapes that are pushed tightly into the slots and glued with paper.

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If you suspect that it is blowing from the window, bring a lighter or candle to the intended place of blowing. If the flame sways or goes out altogether, then you were right.

"Siphon" can be from a variety of places and, depending on the place of blowing, you need to resort to various activities:

• sash. Replace the hardware clamp;
• slopes. Disassemble them and glue the perimeter of the frame with mounting foam;
• window sills. Dismantle it and reinstall it, or go through the bottom seam of the window sill with silicone sealant;
• loops. Check the sash for unfilled holes, seal them tightly;
• sealant. Most likely, the sealant has dried up and lost its elasticity - air enters through the bumps. Replace seal;
• Window frame. Most likely, the window was installed incorrectly. Seal the outer gap with a special frost-resistant sealant.

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Insulate windows for winter

Most people only remember in the fall that winter is ahead, and therefore it is time to insulate their homes, keep the heat that is in the house, then no bad weather is terrible! Two-thirds of the heat leaves the room through the windows, which means that we will deal with them first of all. In our article we will tell you how to insulate windows.

If the installation of double-glazed windows is not included in your plans, you will have to tidy up the old frames. Their service life does not exceed ten years, but in our houses the frames, as a rule, last much longer. The wood dries up and warps from dampness, so gaps appear between the frames and the box, the glasses move, cracks form. No matter how we glue the frame around the entire perimeter with paper, this does not add heat.

First of all, open both sashes and carefully inspect all the windows. If they are loosely adjacent to the bindings, then the gaps must be covered on both sides with a soft pasty putty. At the same time, you can also strengthen the glass by tapping the nail heads in the glazing beads with a hammer, and remove the putty that has come out after that with a rag.

For more reliable thermal insulation, the glass should be removed and inserted again with double putty. If the putty is not at hand, you can use oil paint for insulation. After removing the glass, the folds must be covered with a thick layer of paint and, without waiting for it to dry, glaze the entire frame again, and then paint over the glazing beads. Paint, filling the cracks, will prevent the penetration of cold. If there is no paint, the cracks can be filled with well-mashed plasticine, but keep in mind that under the influence of heat it melts and stains the windows.

Masters believe that the best way is to insulate windows with tubular profiles (seals). Seals are distinguished not only by size, but also by material. The most practical are foam pads, polyethylene foam and rubber. All this can be bought in shops and markets.

And you can try to seal the windows with old tried and tested methods:

We cover the windows with old newspapers.
Roll each newspaper into a tube a little wider than the distance between the two window sashes. Place the rolls vertically between the doors close to each other and close the doors.

If you are not going to open windows in winter (except for the window), then plug all the holes with tow, rags, foam rubber or cotton wool.
From above, seal the joints with narrow strips of white cloth, which must first be moistened in hot water, squeezed out and lathered thickly with any soap. Where the gaps are wide, you can stick it in several layers.

White rags on white jambs are almost invisible; the soapy solution does not let drafts through, in the spring everything is removed with one movement of the hand (just soak with water and removed), stretched, smoothed and cleaned until next autumn.
The method takes a lot of time, cotton wool, favorite newspapers and old sheets. In addition, in winter, the fabric may peel off due to temperature changes, and you will have to start all over again.

A less catastrophic way of insulating windows is to fill all the cracks with foam rubber or cotton wool, and glue strips of fabric from an old sheet on top. The strips need to be cut 4-5 cm wide, wet, wring out and lather thickly with household or other (which is not a pity) soap.

The fabric does not turn yellow like paper, retains a decent look all winter and is easily removed in the spring. You can take ordinary paraffin, from which candles are made, melt it in a water bath at a temperature of 65-70 degrees. Then a disposable syringe is taken, also heated and filled with paraffin, then you simply inject it into all the cracks. A linen cord can also be used as a heater. Well, if it blows through the glass part of the window, replace the old glazing beads with new ones.

Be aware that cracks and open interpanel seams are not uncommon in prefabricated houses. With this, the apartment will be cool, no matter how hard you try. Pull the housing department and other service organizations.

Make an “audit” in the entrance: demand that the public utilities glaze all windows, make sure that the front doors at the “front” porch close tightly - do your bit in this matter, after all, this is the house in which you live. And, of course, the balcony: if it is glazed, you understand, the internal temperature will become higher.

Inexperienced housewives, trying to finish the job as quickly as possible, simply try to seal the cracks with masking tape or a medical plaster. Indeed, the plaster will last all winter, but in the spring, when you open the window, you will peel it off the frame along with the paint. And the adhesive tape will dry in a month and stop closing the cracks.

With the onset of the first cold weather in the markets, a brisk trade in “self-adhesive” foam rubber tape on an adhesive basis begins. It is inserted between the frames, making a small release (35 mm) so that the gap between the frames and the window box overlaps as much as possible.
It is almost impossible to guess the exact size of the gap. If there is little foam rubber released, then the cold will penetrate into the house, and if there is a lot, then the frames will begin to close more tightly and the gap may appear elsewhere.

According to the rules, a porous self-adhesive sealant is installed exactly between the frames, and cold air is blocked by a tubular sealant inserted into a groove specially cut out in the frame around the entire perimeter. This method of insulation will allow you to survive at least seven winters with old windows without worries.

One of the oldest methods of window insulation turned out to be in demand again: metal, plastic and wooden shutters came into fashion. Most often, roller shutters are used, which help to save from 10 to 15% of the heat in the house.

If you decide to use putty, do not be too lazy to prepare it yourself. Store-bought putty, similar to plasticine, is not suitable for insulation. Old painters advise making a paste of building gypsum (alabaster) and chalk in a ratio of 2:1. Add a little water, knead like dough, and rub the paste into the cracks with a spatula. Excess can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth. This putty is especially good for interior work, as it is almost invisible on white frames.

To seal cracks from the side of the street, it is better to take other ingredients:
Sift fine sand (3 parts), add flour (1 part), pour boiling water over and mix thoroughly. If the paste is runny, add sand. Such a putty sticks well to wood and paint, but it is also easy to clean, you just need to wipe it with a wet rag. It is more convenient to seal the window not with paper tapes, but with strips of cotton fabric, thickly lathered with laundry soap. The fabric is much more elastic than paper, it fits the hinges and latches more tightly, and can be easily removed in the spring.

Some companies offer to insulate windows by replacing the inner glass with a vacuum double-glazed window, the service life of which is at least 40 years. At cost, this method is not much cheaper than installing new frames. A more practical option is to install a polymer heat-reflecting film in the inter-glass space.
Start your window insulation by checking the frames. Make sure that the glass is tight, and if it is not, then treat the gaps between the glass and the wooden frame with silicone sealant. It is better to use a sealant that becomes transparent after drying.

If the frames are old and, as the masters say, they are driven, it is necessary to fasten the corners with special metal corners.

Is it possible to make the batteries warm up more? Can! Take a sheet of aluminum foil and stick it behind the battery. This great heat-reflecting screen will channel heat into your apartment so you don't waste heat on your walls.

The next source of draft is the door. If you are not going to leave the room for the next six months, then you can do the same with it as with windows, that is, tightly seal it. If you do not welcome such a feat, then along the contour of the door you can nail a strip of felt or stick all the same tapes.

Meet the winter in a warm cozy home!

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How not to freeze in the apartment? Sealing windows | home and family

Let's start warming the apartment with windows. Happy owners of double-glazed windows can skip this paragraph. For starters, you can resort to the old grandfather methods. All of them boil down to the usual plugging of siphon holes with any improvised means, which include cotton wool, foam rubber, paper, and any unnecessary rags. For greater reliability, plugged window seams can be sealed with paper; for this, the paper is lathered with laundry soap and applied to the frame; after the soap dries, this paper can only be torn off together with the paint. If the paper that has yellowed over time does not match your aesthetic ideas of beauty, it can be replaced with strips of fabric (tear the old sheet), they are just as easily glued to soap or paste, but they can be easily torn off. Masking tape can be used for the same purpose.

The above simple way to insulate has one very serious drawback - in winter it will not be possible to open the window, so you should not seal the windows (all of a sudden it will get hot). And when you seal the balcony door, make sure that your household does not remain on it, as well as any food supplies that may come in handy in winter (pickles, jam, etc.).

A more modern way to make window insulation is with foam, rubber or polyurethane foam tapes. These tapes are glued around the perimeter of the frame and reliably retain heat. In addition, most tapes come with an adhesive backing, which saves you the hassle of adhesives. When buying tapes, you should pay attention to the expiration date of the adhesive surface, if it has already come out, then the tape simply will not stick. I recommend buying rubber bands, although they are a little more expensive, they wear out less and close the gaps more reliably.

The next source of draft is the door. If you are not going to leave the house for the next six months, then you can do the same with it as with windows, that is, tightly seal it. If you do not welcome such asceticism, then along the contour of the door you can nail a strip of felt or stick all the same tapes.

If you live on the upper floors, then the ventilation, which is usually located in the kitchen, can act as a heat eater. It can be covered by slipping a piece of cardboard under the grate (for example, from a shoe box). Such a measure will raise the temperature in the house by 5-7 degrees. In addition, a piece of cardboard can be moved, reducing or increasing the ventilation slot ... such climate control is obtained.

Sometimes one gets the impression that some people in childhood were not sufficiently well explained the main function of heating batteries, otherwise how else can one explain the fact that in our schools, hospitals, kindergartens and other government institutions all batteries are carefully hidden in wooden boxes, and sometimes even tightly walled up. Remember that nothing should interfere with the spread of heat, so take scissors and cut the curtains (they retain up to 40% of the heat from the batteries they cover), move all furniture away from the radiators. Batteries are best painted in dark colors - a smooth dark surface gives off 10-15% more heat. In order not to drown the walls, a sheet of plywood wrapped in foil can be placed behind the battery.

To create the illusion of warmth, try to make your apartment have more red, brown, yellow and beige colors in winter, also highlight all the nooks and crannies of your apartment, you will make it much more comfortable and warmer.

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What is the best way to seal windows for the winter? Description of multiple options

From the article you will learn:

The onset of the cold season for some apartment owners promises additional troubles associated with window insulation. Of course, if plastic double-glazed windows are installed in the dwelling, then there should be no problems with heat preservation ...

However, if the apartment is not equipped with modern light-transmitting structures, and the window openings cover the windows of the old, still Soviet type, then in order to maintain a comfortable temperature in the dwelling in winter, it is necessary to implement a set of measures aimed at warming the window. After all, it is through it, as well as through the door, that the room loses a large amount to heat, up to 50% ...

In this article, we will describe the most popular options for window insulation for the winter - gluing the space between the frames of the structure with various materials, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular of them. We also consider the sequence of each type of work.

Paper tape.

The most common is the method of window insulation using paper tape.

As a rule, this tape is offered to the buyer assembled in a roll in a single color - white. It is attached to the gap between the window frames. As a substance that holds the tape on the surface of the frames, you can use either a soapy solution or well-diluted wallpaper paste. The first option will cost the owner, who decides to seal the windows for the winter, significantly cheaper, but at the same time, in order to seal the windows with paper, you will have to tinker a lot. After all, the process of preparing and applying a solution of soap on a paper tape is quite troublesome.

Therefore, it is best to opt for glue designed for wallpapering. Having diluted it according to the attached instructions, and additionally adding a certain amount of water there (it is important for us that the paper only holds and does not come off), you need to apply the resulting consistency to the surface of the tape with a paint brush. By gluing the tape in such a way that it correctly and tightly closes the gap, you can count on the fact that in winter the window will not let gusts of wind into the room. In the absence of cold air entering the room, you can count on the fact that it will be much warmer in it.

Masking tape.

The method of fixing this material is approximately similar to the method of attaching the previous one, with the exception of the actions associated with applying an adhesive - in this case it will not be needed, since masking tape already has it in it.

Using tape to close the gaps between window frames is quite effective in terms of keeping the heat in the house. However, when removing this material (at the end of the cold weather), some problems are possible, primarily in the fact that:

• characteristic traces may remain at the site of application of the adhesive tape;
• Removing the tape may also remove the paint layer.

Therefore, when using masking tape to seal window frames, be prepared for the fact that after the end of winter, your windows may need to be touched up in problem areas.

Foam rubber.

Since Soviet times, our citizens, taking care of the insulation of windows before the upcoming winter, pasted over the surface of the frames in the areas of cracks adhesive-backed foam. This option of how to make a window warmer is good because it is universal, and can be used both with installed wooden structures and with modern metal-plastic blocks. The bonding strength of this material is such that the foam rubber can easily adhere to the surface of the frames during the winter period. The only disadvantage of the material is its ability to accumulate moisture in large quantities, which over time can cause wear and reduce heat-saving properties.

Silicone sealant.

The specificity of the use of this material for window insulation involves its application to the gaps in the junction of the glass and the frame. In order to seal windows for a period of cold weather in this way, it is necessary to dismantle the glazing beads and clean the intended place for application.

As a rule, silicone sealant is sold in a special tube. Therefore, to work with him, you need a construction gun. Before installing the sealant in the gun, the tip of the tube must be cut off. If there is an excess layer of substance at the junction, its remains can be scraped off with a metal spatula. After the completion of the sealing of the joints and the drying of the sealant itself, the previously removed glazing beads are installed back in the normal way.

Putty.

Window insulation using putty is the least labor-intensive way to give the window optimal heat-saving properties. Judge for yourself: the putty looks like plasticine - it is easily wrinkled and has a uniform structure that does not allow air to pass through it. It should be taken into account that after applying to the gaps between the window sashes, the putty needs time to harden. At the end of the cold season, such material is easily removed with the same spatula.

Rubber seal.

Window sealing using rubber seal(insulation) is much more efficient in terms of heat retention with light-transmitting structures than the previous options. To date, on sale you can find three types (classes) of this insulation, differing only in thickness. Class "E" is intended mainly for plastic windows with small gaps between frames. Class "D" is optimal for sealing the space between ordinary wooden windows. Class "P" - universal, it is suitable for all types of windows.

Important! Before applying the rubberized sealant, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface intended for gluing. This procedure is mandatory, as it helps to improve the reliability of the clutch.

This article has offered the reader only the main, most popular ways to seal windows for the winter. Of course, there are a number of other options for insulating window openings. However, either in their excessive labor intensity or in the cost of the materials used, they are noticeably inferior to those methods described above.

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How to seal windows for the winter: we use various methods

With the onset of cold weather, the question arises of warming your home. It is the insulation that makes it possible to save heat and save on heating. First of all, the question of window insulation arises, since large heat losses occur through them.

The best way to insulate is, of course, the installation of new plastic windows equipped with double-glazed windows. But this is an expensive option and not everyone can afford it. It remains the option of insulating old wooden frames.

Everyone knows that over time, wood warps and dries out under the influence of moisture and temperature changes, which leads to the formation of cracks and gaps through which heat escapes in the future. Glasses move together with the frame, which also contributes to depressurization of the room.

Fixing wooden frames

In order for the house to be comfortable and cozy in the winter, it is necessary to annually inspect the slopes and windows as a whole. Naturally, this should be done before the onset of winter, before the heating season.

Before you start insulating windows, you should bring them into proper form. The service life of window frames is 10 years, but usually the frames are used as long as the whole house, and this is sometimes more than a dozen years.

Therefore, before warming, it is necessary to carry out a small repair of the frames themselves. To do this, inspect the frames and glass attachment points. If cracks are found or the glass does not fit snugly against the frame, these places should be smeared with a special putty. Excess putty is removed with a dry cloth.

To keep the glass more firmly in the frames, you can tap with a hammer on the nails that hold the glazing beads, if necessary, you can add more nails.

If there is a desire to overhaul the frames, then it is better to remove the glass, coat all the joints with putty and insert the glass back.

If there is no putty, you can use oil paint. The whole frame repair process using paint as putty consists of the following steps:

• the bead is carefully removed;
• glasses are taken out;
• folds are cleaned of old putty;
• a layer of paint is evenly applied to the folds;
• without waiting for the paint to dry, glass is inserted and a bead is nailed;
• glazing beads are tinted.

You can use an old glazing bead to fix the glass, but it is better to replace it with a new one. If there is no paint or putty, you can use plasticine, but it is not resistant to high temperatures and at temperatures above 25 degrees it can leak and stain the glass.

After the frames are repaired, you can proceed to their insulation. Now the question arises: how to seal the windows for the winter?

Before sticking the windows, the surface of the frames should be degreased, this will increase the adhesive properties of the adhesive tape.

To do this, you can use a special liquid for degreasing surfaces, or you can take any alcohol-containing liquid, for example, vodka.

About half a glass of vodka will go to one window. Then the gaps must be filled with insulation.

We use tubular profiles for insulation

There is a very wide variety of heaters. More modern are special tubular profiles, often called gaskets. They come in different sizes and shapes.

Gaskets in the form of the letters P, D are designed for large gaps, and with the shape of the letter E - for small gaps. Tubular profiles have the following advantages:

• invisible;
• firmly attached to one side of the frame: the window can be freely opened and closed, while the tightness is not violated;
• service life is about 5 years.

When working with heaters, you should not tighten it, since some of them must be glued at a temperature not lower than +10. The gluing procedure requires accuracy and patience, so it takes a lot of time.

Windows can be sealed with various materials for gaskets: rubber, foam rubber, polyethylene foam, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In addition, heaters are divided into two types: self-adhesive and those that must be glued with glue. Self-adhesive ones are more convenient to glue: the protective film is removed and the insulation can be glued.

When buying a self-adhesive insulation, you should pay attention to the expiration date of the glue, which is indicated on the package. If it has expired, then the gasket may either not stick, or quickly fall off after gluing. It is more reliable to glue the insulation with your own hands. To do this, you just need to choose the right glue.

Silicone sealant is considered the most suitable adhesive: it is not afraid of moisture, it stretches and shrinks well in any condition. Therefore, it will hold the gasket with repeated slamming.

Silicone sealant can be used as a heater by filling the cracks evenly with a gun.

After the silicone hardens, its excess is cut off with a sharp knife. This work must be done carefully so as not to damage the paint on the window. Similarly, you can use mounting foam. True, when using it, some experience is needed, since it forms a too thick layer, which is not suitable for narrow window slots.

PVC insulators are better in some qualities than rubber ones: they are frost-resistant, less brittle, not subject to deformation and do not crumble. But tires wear out less. When choosing rubber insulation, you should choose softer types, as they can withstand deformation a large number of times.

The material of the seal must be indicated on the package. All these heaters can be purchased at the construction market or at a hardware store.

Old-fashioned methods for insulating window frames

Consider the options for insulating windows with old proven methods:

Draft elimination

One of the enemies of heat are drafts. Therefore, when performing window insulation, care should be taken to eliminate drafts. To do this, not only windows should be insulated, but the balcony and entrance doors should be insulated.

The front door can be insulated with felt, nailed along the contour or glued along the contour with self-adhesive felt, which can be purchased at the store. In addition, in panel houses, attention should be paid to cracks and open seams, which must also be thermally insulated.

From the foregoing, it follows that there are many ways to insulate windows and keep the heat in the house. Further actions depend on the financial capabilities and personal needs of the owners.

The best, but also the most expensive way is to install plastic systems. But it is quite possible to use old-fashioned ways to keep the heat in the house, while winning significantly economically.

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