Help for old windows
WARDSBORO - Drafty windows? High heating bills? Like to have a warmer home and save money? WindowDressers can help.
The Wardsboro, Londonderry, and Windham energy committees are joining forces with the nonprofit for a community build this fall, and are currently gathering interest. Their insulating window inserts fit inside of existing windows to let in all the sunlight and views while keeping more heat inside a home. The inserts are high quality and low cost because they are built at barn-raising-style community builds.
The inserts are built of attractive pine frames and wrapped drum-tight with a durable plastic film to create clear views through an insulating air space. Foam weather stripping around the outer edges stops drafts and aids the insert’s tight, custom fit. The inserts are installed from the inside of windows and held in place by friction. Depending on the efficiency of the windows and the home, homeowners could see fuel savings of up to 20% with inserts in place.
WindowDressers offers low-income households up to 10 pine inserts at no charge. Volunteers will begin measuring windows this summer. The inserts will be assembled at the local build this fall, following all public health guidance at that time. Everyone who orders inserts also participates in the community build.
The number of homes taken on by the build is limited to about 30, so interested households should email wardsboroenergycommittee@gmail.com or call (802) 896-9907 as soon as possible to sign up
