Attach cold protection film to the window

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In many older houses, better thermal insulation should protect the quality of living and, above all, your own wallet. In the case of extensive renovations, entire facades and roofs are insulated or double windows are replaced by modern insulated windows. However, if the landlord speaks out against replacing windows, for example, you don't have to put up with it. With a special, inexpensive cold protection film, you can even give your windows thermal insulation.

Cutting of foil as desired
Cutting of foil as desired © Henrik G. Vogel / Pixelio

What you need:

  • Squeegee
  • Craft knife
  • Assembly fluid / neutral cleaner
  • Assembly Instructions

Thermal insulation always has an effect on a heating bill in one way or another. Poorly insulated windows not only waste a lot of useless energy, you also lose money unnecessarily. Special protective films promise energy savings of up to 30 percent. Your next heating bill will be lower.

Applying thermal insulation - cold protection film to windows

  • The new Energy Saving Ordinance prescribes thermal insulation in many cases. In order for an object to receive a so-called energy saving card, certain energy values ​​must be achieved.
  • window are often worth separate consideration from a building energy point of view due to possible thermal bridges.
  • Thermal insulation of facades, roofs and windows is subsidized by the state with loans and tax deduction options. Whether you can claim the cost of purchasing and attaching a cold protection film for tax purposes depends on your professional status (employed, self-employed). Ask your tax advisor. He knows about possible current legal regulations.

How to properly insulate your windows

  • First, take a good look at your windows. Check the condition and any missing seals. Attaching a cold protection film is worthless if the windows cannot be closed properly and the heat escapes to the outside.
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  • First, make sure you have a seal. Use fine-pored foam rubber tape or adhesive tape (hollow rubber variant) for this.
  • If you order your protective film from good online shops, you can have it cut to size. Do not measure too tightly. Keep a reserve of one centimeter around the edges.
  • You have the choice between a film that you attach to the window frame or that you attach to the inner pane of glass.
  • You receive Cold protection film for your company, for example, also by the meter or as a whole roll. The higher the quality of a film, the easier it is to glue and to keep it longer.
  • Stick the foil to the window from the inside. The outside temperatures should not fall below 5 degrees plus during installation. Good films are self-adhesive and do not need anything else apart from a little assembly fluid and water or a little neutral cleaner.

A good Foil supplier includes assembly tools (squeegee, cutter knife) and easy-to-understand instructions for attaching the cold protection film with your order free of charge.

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