Heat shrink film for covering windows

[Shifty]

Oh, and R2000 homes are still around, you just won't see any many major builder building them. They figure people won't pay more for it, because the benefits are less obvious. People will choose upgraded floorings and other finishes, and happily pay for them, but they won't pay a little more to ensure their home is healthy to live in, kind of sad.

I think there are some smaller builders doing R2000 homes, but none near me, or else I would have bought one!

[blexann]

not sure if this has already been posted but I buy the wrap in bulk from home depot or CT - it works out to be cheaper than the kits and you dont have to pre-measure the window.

[mart242]

Funny, I'm a Star subscriber ($1 a week thanks to RFD!), but haven't read my paper yet today! The CMHC site actually has a lot of info on this, I've read pretty much everything there is to know on this issue.

HRV's and ERV's are similar systems, the ERV is a bit better because it also works in summer to keep humidity levels in the right range.

HRV = retains heat only. ERV = retains heat and humidity.

[mart242]

Oh, and R2000 homes are still around, you just won't see any many major builder building them. They figure people won't pay more for it, because the benefits are less obvious. People will choose upgraded floorings and other finishes, and happily pay for them, but they won't pay a little more to ensure their home is healthy to live in, kind of sad.

I think there are some smaller builders doing R2000 homes, but none near me, or else I would have bought one!

I think that the r2000 homes program has been replaced by the more popular "energy star" program. Low-e argon, better insulation, 2 stage furnace and a few other things. Most builders in the ottawa area are offering this now. R2000 wasn't a big hit and too expensive.

R2000 is a technical standard that ensures homes are more comfortable and energy efficient, with better indoor air quality and quality construction. While the ENERGY STAR program focuses on minimzing energy consumption, R2000 homes are built to a much higher standard and the design also takes into account a variety of other factors including indoor air quality, passive solar heat gain, and optimal building envelope design. Halliday Homes is an award-winning R2000 builder.

[StrayB]

Slightly off topic, but does anyone have a solution to reduce heat loss on sliding doors and exterior french doors? The coldest rooms (12-15C on a really cold day) in the house are the ones with these doors.

[blexann]

Slightly off topic, but does anyone have a solution to reduce heat loss on sliding doors and exterior french doors? The coldest rooms (12-15C on a really cold day) in the house are the ones with these doors.

off topic ? you can cover them with the shrink wrap that is being discussed in this thread.

[StrayB]

I want to reduce heat transfer, not seal off the entire door.

[blexann]

I want to reduce heat transfer, not seal off the entire door.

thats the purpose of the shrink wrap - to seal the entire door.

[SAS-1]

thats the purpose of the shrink wrap - to seal the entire door.

That's why he said "Off Topic" he needs something that will insulate but not seal the entire door.

Back on topic, my neighbours use this stuff with great results. When I lived in the student ghetto we had windows that sometimes had visible gaps when closed. We put it up and the next day we could notice the furnace coming on less. It's a nice temporary solution until you can get new windows.

Thanks for the info about HRVs. I've seen these mentioned in some home ads and was curious of their exact use.

[odd person]

Most people have no idea about the actual quality and they just judge homes based on what they see on the surface...

last year, when painting a room for the first time in 15 years - no one used this room until then - we found that the wall didn't meet the ceiling in a few places

[TorontoEh]

hey guys sorry to bring up old but very useful thread

Question is, if I get these sheets from CT/HD and install them according to the first link posted by rehan, will this help my condensation problem in my master? As I don't have a VENT so basically my bathroom windows usually have vapours on it and even my master windows have condensation in winter?

Or with the above, I should also get a small de-humidifier for my master?

I'd appreciate your advise

Thanks

[mon1]

Which brand is the best? easiest to use?

[blexann]

hey guys sorry to bring up old but very useful thread

Question is, if I get these sheets from CT/HD and install them according to the first link posted by rehan, will this help my condensation problem in my master? As I don't have a VENT so basically my bathroom windows usually have vapours on it and even my master windows have condensation in winter?

Or with the above, I should also get a small de-humidifier for my master?

I'd appreciate your advise

Thanks

It will not help your condensation problem except for the condesation will now appear on the film rather than your window. A dehumdifier will help or open windows in other rooms.