Customer Reviews

Window Insulation Shrink Plastic Film Fit Inside Storm Windows 4 Pack Kit, Weathersealing

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Hate the fact that now most companies are making huge sheets to cover 4 or 5 windows. I find that awkward to use and to cut. These are a nice size to work with. I only used one so far and put that on my larger window. Most of my windows are half the size of what most people have in their homes which is the major reason I like the individual sheets. For me, after doing the big window, each of the sheets will cover two of my other windows and I don't have to wrestle with a super huge sheet.

I installed this item on two leaky windows in my house in early November using the trim around the windows to install the tape. Installation was a breeze and the double sided sticky tape worked like a charm. The plastic is very clear and there is almost no evidence that it is there. Additionally, it works!!! I haven't had to use my supplementary heating in the installation room so far this year.

The smaller sheets are definitely easier to work with, but about an hour after I installed all four windows, the plastic peeled away from the tape making all my work useless.

I followed the directions carefully, and I have used the Scotch brand before without issue.

I initially ordered this product because it was less expensive, but if you have to purchase the tape separately I'm not really sure it's worth it. Sticking with the Scotch brand kits. Pun intended.

This is the first time I've attempted to insulate my windows with plastic shrink film, and this kit was perfect. I cleaned my windowsills with rubbing alcohol before applying the tape, and the tape went on smoothly and is holding tight. The (very clear) instructions say to trim the plastic sheeting before applying it, but I find that unnecessary and difficult. I actually keep it folded vertically and apply it to one side of the window first, then unfold it in order to apply it evenly to the other side. Then, I trim just the portion of the film that is folded over so that the hair dryer won't melt it to the finished area, and then use the hair dryer.

For other newbies like me, what I've learned is that patience is key. I use the hair dryer on a low setting and slowly work my way in from the corners. It's kind of cool to see the wrinkles flattening themselves out. Once it's completely flat and all the wrinkles are gone, I trim the edges some more - just for aesthetics.

The first sheet that I applied had a small hole in it, though I'm not sure whether it came that way or whether I put the hole in it by accident while applying it. I noticed the hole before I'd finished blow drying it, though, so with the trimmings I cut a little patch and scotch-taped it over the hole. Worked like a charm.

These sheets are 62" X 42". My windows are 62" X 47". I was still able to make it work by cutting a 5" strip and then scotch taping the seam. I was hoping I could melt the sheets together at the seam with the blow dryer but it did not work. The most important advice I could give you is to first wipe down the area you are going to apply the tape with rubbing alcohol. That is the most important step in the process. My apartment is very drafty because of the single pane windows and now that I have insulated the windows I can actually turn off the electric heaters once the room gets to a warm temperature. Now the room temperature is actually maintained and does not drop like a lead balloon like it was before applying the window insulation. So take heart you will be improving your winter living space and feel like you accomplished your goal of staying warm. Now if they can just keep the drunk drivers from taking out the telephone poles near my house and cutting the power. I have electric heat and coincidentally the night I was applying the window insulation someone wrecked and destroyed one of the power line poles down the street from my house. Only they did it before I had all of the insulation up so I froze that night because it took the utility crew 9 hours to restore power. I hope the judge throws the book at that guy.

This plastic film is fine. Good size, cuts nicely... does what it is supposed to do.

I don't know about the tape though as i used different tape.