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One more dumb question [message #109067]

Sun, 19 December 2010 21:51

RadioActiveGMC

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I see alot of people using the "bubble" type insulation for the windows. I certainly plan on doing this to help with drafts.
Anyway I was planning on taking my roll I have and cut it out in the shape of all the windows. Its a wide roll so shouldn't be much work.
Anyway how does everyone attach it to the window. I've thought of everything from velcro to gluing little magnets on the insulation and the window or window frame.
How do you do it?

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: [GMCnet] One more dumb question [message #109071 is a reply to message #109067]

Sun, 19 December 2010 22:43

Donny Smith

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<<I just used plain water..Wiped it with a sponge..Been on there for several months..>>
<<Donny Smith>>
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> I see alot of people using the "bubble" type insulation for the windows. I certainly plan on doing this to help with drafts.
> Anyway I was planning on taking my roll I have and cut it out in the shape of all the windows. Its a wide roll so shouldn't be much work.
> Anyway how does everyone attach it to the window. I've thought of everything from velcro to gluing little magnets on the insulation and the window or window frame.
> How do you do it?
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Re: [GMCnet] One more dumb question [message #109072 is a reply to message #109071]

Sun, 19 December 2010 22:50

WD0AFQ

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We just cut it to fit and stick it in. Its held by the blinds. Simple to put in and simple to take out, during the daylight. Makes a big difference in the bedroom. I also havve it shoved in the Fantastic Vents.
Dan

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Re: One more dumb question [message #109073 is a reply to message #109067]

Sun, 19 December 2010 22:53

RadioActiveGMC

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Yea I'd like to be able to take it in/out. I may just put down the blinds and put it behind them. I just wanted to see what others do. The rear windows are fairly drafty when its cold out. I thought the bubble insulation would help a lot.

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: One more dumb question [message #109220 is a reply to message #109067]

Mon, 20 December 2010 23:57

jtblank

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Location: Tulare, CA

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If you cut the bubble foil for the side windows slightly larger than the glass, you can tuck it into the channel in the aluminum frame. This will keep them in even with the blinds up, kind of a compression fit. You can keep the edges from getting frayed by taping with the aluminum tape to reinforce the edges. The front can also be cut for a compression fit, look here to see how I did it:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5378
This shows how to gross fit using the outside window as the template, then put inside and trim as necessary.

The back is a different story, I cut mine to fit the outside of the rubber gasket and the blind is necessary to hold it in place, I tried some Velcro but the adhesive on the Velcro soon came loose from the rubber.

John Blankenship '76 Palm Beach Tulare, CA

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