In summer windows let in a tremendous amount of heat and unwanted sunlight.
Diy interior storm windows.
Traditional wood storm windows were made with mortise and tenon joinery but you can also make a simplified diy storm window with pocket hole joinery and basic woodworking tools that i ll teach you to make today.
Cut four pieces of one by two lumber to fit the four sides of your window less 1 8 inch.
Step 2 put together the interior storm window frame and make sure it fits your existing window.
Make removable interior storm windows using wood casing.
Step 4 you can either use.
Step 3 stretch the plastic shrink film across the frame by heating it.
Miter the ends.
Measure your window frame s.
You will want your storm window including its wooden frame to be about 1 8 inch.
Here are the tools you ll need.
Step 1 at the hardware store buy wood framing used for assembling screens and plastic shrink film.
Watch the video tutorial below and follow these simple steps and you ll be saving in no time.