Replaceable Window Insulator Kits
Vendor: Am Conservation Group
Cost: $5.29
Quantity: 62" X 210"
Product Overview:
Windows are needed component in all homes in the south and the north alike. Windows are great to see what's going on outside the home and allows fresh air to enter when open. But single pane windows are poor at energy efficiency. Because the glass is thin, hot and cold temperatures transfer through them easily. In addition, windows create a situation called the Green House Effect. The Green House Effect occurs when heat is trapped in an area and begins to rise in temperature. Windows basically create the Green House Effect by allowing 83% of the sun's solar heat to enter the home, but only lets 50% escape back out. Reflecting the other 50% back into the house. This creates a build up of heat inside the dwelling. This effect can be an unneeded heat multiplier during warm months in the south. Before the advent of double and triple pane windows, single panes were the industry standard. Unfortunately, that doesn't make for a energy efficient home anymore. But if an air tight membrane is installed between the window and the homes interior, a real energy saving boost can be achieved for less than $2.00 a window. The Replaceable Window Insulator Kit can create that membrane when installed. The air between the plastic sheet of the Replaceable Window Insulator Kit acts as a thermal break. In fact, for every inch of air between the window panes and the membrane creates and additional .68 R-value to that window. So if there is a 3" gap between the Replaceable Window Insulator Kit membrane and the window panes, the R-value is actually greater than double pane windows. And the cost is less than $2.00 a window. This material can be used on all windows that have a space between them and the interior walls of the home. This product is an effective way to achieve higher energy efficiency without the high cost of replacing single pane windows with double pane windows. If you have purchased this product, please post your opinion and help future consumers make informed decisions.
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This popular, easy-to-use window insulator kit, contains enough plastic shrink film and two-way tape to cover four average size windows. Seals windows airtight, eliminates condensation, cold drafts, and heat loss. Tape securely holds the plastic film in place. Hair dryer shrinks film to form smooth, tight, clear-as-glass inside storm window that insulates. AM Conservation Group specializes in weatherization products which promote energy conservation and energy efficiency. Contains one 62"x210" sheet of shrink film, one 90' roll of double sided adhesive tape and use instructions. This product has not been tested by coolsouth.com. If you have used this product and have something to say, post a comment on this page.
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