Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 May 13, 2010 11:12 am There is some window insulation which looks like a fly mesh and they tell you that it is great. Like always i forgot the brand name. Does anyone have this insulation and how much does it cost? Does it replace the fly mesh or do you have then two layers of meshes? Is the insulation really as fantastic as they are talking about? Re: window insulation 2May 13, 2010 11:20 am It would be hard to quantify against proper double glazing. Even a tightly fitting curtain would probably achieve the same effect. Essentially you want to trap a layer of air against the cold surface of the glass. This acts as the insulating cushion against the cold. Ideally the air is not able to circulate within or out of that layer. Being a mesh you wonder how well the air layer is trapped against the glass. There are also other products that have been approved to do a similar thing. This one uses plastic film. Clear comfort A cheap alternative is bubble wrap glazing Re: window insulation 3May 13, 2010 11:50 am thanks for the answer, yes, I have got heaps of fabric to sew lined curtains with a layer in between.. but this does not serve during the day. What they claim with their product is that they reach the insulation of a double glazed window (what I actually don't believe). We have some aluminum sliding windows and some double hung. Is it worthwhile asking someone to make frames for a second glazing? This would not reach the insulation of a real double glazed window but would be far cheaper than replacing the windows. Re: window insulation 4May 13, 2010 12:27 pm dymonite69 A cheap alternative is bubble wrap glazing Do you know if anyone has tried sewing bubble wrap into say curtains or roman blinds? We were going to use cellular blinds but can't because of the way the windows frames are built. Thinking that maybe making roman blinds with a layer of bubble wrap inside. Re: window insulation 5May 13, 2010 12:49 pm There are various methods for improving the insulation provided by a window treatment, however I have never heard bubble wrap being used. It would do nothing to produce a lovely drape for a curtain, it will hamper the operation of a blind, and will probably disintegrate even if there is a lining between it and the window. It is an interesting idea, but not one I see working. Re: window insulation 6May 13, 2010 1:23 pm You can't wash it, so you can't use this material. But there are cheap materials available, either a polyester fleece which is white and something cotton which is even cheaper. I bought this a spotlight and these materials you get in the section where they sell quilting material. Bubble wrap is something temporary and until our curtains are ready (I haven't even started) I use old blankets which are not very nice but very effective. Re: window insulation 8May 13, 2010 4:56 pm dymonite69 Thanks that sounds like a really good idea. Will probably give it ago. That article has some good points about making sure the sides seal reasonably well too. Might still try the bubble wrap with roman blinds. I guess it depends on how much the extra thickness is going to cause problems. Would only put the bubble wrap between the horizontal pieces of wood of the blinds (inserted between the fabric) so it might still work. Maybe thinsulate on the outside and bubble wrap on the inside Hey guys building a new place through a volume builder and just wondering if i should complain to the site supervisor as we just had plasterboard installed. Looks like… 0 11273 1000000% definitely add insulation. I have in my home and it makes a big difference minimising sound transfer. Insulation is pretty cheap and definitely worth it 2 6201 |