I'm not sure how these products work. Is it still possible to open windows after using this tape to insulate?
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You use this insulating tape like regular "Scotch" tape. It is typically used for sliding glass doors or windows where cracks are letting in air (cold or hot). You either put it where the window or door doesn't open or you don't open the window or door where you put this. Wow.
1885521
No the windows are taped shut...But this is the best product of its kind. They other more expensive gunk and strips don't adhere nearly as well...IMHO
1885522
If the tape is used to seal the area where the window slides up and down, the answer is no. The tape sealing this part of the window would not allow the window to open.
206198
Roll your windows down and put the strap in your window, then roll the windows back up. The straps could still be cut though if someone really wanted your frost guard minus the straps. They could also break your window if they were that desperate.
514893
Yes. I've never used any adhesive or special solution of any sort, and the film has stuck firmly to my windows for over a year. I only used tap water from the sink to wet the window, then pressed the film against it. Still no signs of peeling or bubbling, despite intense heat exposure.
715762
The 3M Interior Transparent Weather Sealing Tape is indeed heavier than clear packing tape but also more of a flexible, "vinyl" kind of material. Packing tape will not conform to the transitions between glass and frame as well and I believe if left exposed to constant temperature changes, humidity and direct sunlight it would dry and become brittle, much the same as it does on cardboard boxes after lengthy periods. The 3M tape I applied to a bedroom window in April 2012 is still doing the job of sealing air leaks as well today, as when first applied. I just don't think clear packing tape would have lasted this long. As another posted replied, this tape is also nearly invisible once applied.
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This is basically just duct tape in black. No more stickier or fantastic than the old standby. I don't think anything made from human hands would work in that temperature. In fact, no one should do anything in temps that low except freeze. Are you nuts? I wouldn't worry about sticking a cord to a window. I'd be more concerned that my kids would freeze together and have to be pried apart with hot water, Vaseline, and an automotive slim Jim. My god man. Move away from there.
916080
My guess is it would make it slightly more difficult to break if the tint is the aftermarket film type. That's basically colored tape covering your window so even thought the glass might bread it will still be held loosely by the tape. You might have to hit it in more than one place and then tear or cut the tint film. I would think this tool would still be effective in getting the glass to a point where you can pull apart the tint film. You might even use the cutting blade to cut the film? Hope this helps.
480742
I'm not sure. But you can buy this stuff by the roll and it comes in all kinds of widths. But yes you can use it around the windows. It sticks really well as long as you prep the surface before installation. Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol.
1214157
This is a foam product which comes out wet, sticks to surfaces, and expands. You'd have a real mess on your hands if you tried to use it on a door. There are all sorts of gaskets, some of which have adhesive backing, that would work better. Talk to someone at Lowe's or Home Depot.
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It depends what kind of paint there is,if it is oil based paint witch is usually on the window frames it shouldn't come of ,if it is latex paint I wouldn't recommend sticking this tape to it,about residue I didn't have any from last year(I used on oil based paint)the whole thing came of in one piece.sorry if my English is not perfect,its not my first language.ps.if you going to spend money on this type of window insulation get frostking it's much better.
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Sliding up? Easy, slide up window, put it in place and slide the window down on it. Use the foam tape they provide. Should work for windows sliding sideways too. They also included screws for more permanent placement, but I didn't bother with that. It can expand to fit your window. Takes 2 minutes to install. Hope this helps.
1037974
Hi. I have used this product. The two sided tape is probably the best I have ever used and I believe it will stick to your aluminum windows.
1152313
I stapled a strip of cardboard to the material on top and used grey tape to tape over it, so the tape would hold the cardboard and stick to the glass or frame of the window.Material is slippery so you just need something that will hold the tape.
949272
You can if you never want to use the window again. Don't do it. Use expanding foam that is made for windows and doors. If you use this stuff, it expands so much that the window or door will not open or close properly. Now to the second part of your question. It is very difficult if not impossible to remove this stuff once it has dried. Try using other types of insulation if you want to remove it later.
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To me it seemed to just be really thick packaging tape. I don't know how well it would work on aluminum though. I have used it on a broken corner of the window pane. With the cold weather when I bake the interior windows get condensation. This condensation also accumulates on The repaired area of glass. Hope this info helps.
2179897
I have used bubble wrap over my in window airconditioners for several years. And also over draftyl windows. It is a good insulator and the the drafts do not get through - Dot
905978
I guess you could use it, however you won't be able to see out of the windows. There is a kit you can buy to seal windows and glass doors that would be much cheaper and easier to put up. I'm not sure what it is called but, I used it on my patio door one year and it did block any air coming in. It is a very clear plastic sheet and you put it across the windows and use a Hair Dryer all over it and it shrinks it down to seal it. If you can't find it let me know and I will see if I can ok? Hope this helps a little. Good luck.
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We used this tape in a ceiling fan where it's not accessible to touch. So we don't know the answer to the question.