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Thermal curtains

I just found out about these today... they apparently have a special lining and are made of heavier materials to keep cold out. My windows are really draughty so I'm thinking of getting a pair. Does anyone else have these, are they any good? Do they make a difference in keeping the room warm?
There are insulating coating for glass windows to prevent both cold and heat getting into the room. It keeps the room bright and also insulated from outside temperature.
@helsbels It's very effective and their are different grades to it but they will be expensive. You can hire some one as it is indeed but tricky to put on.
Viper · M
@Reflection2 so it'll keep it cool? :D
@Viper if you only get high quality ones.
4meAndyou · F
Yes, I have them in my bedroom. We had warped wooden window frames in this apartment building up until last year, and the windows could not be closed all the way all through the winter. We are talking icy wind whistling through the gaps.

They did keep the room warm, and no more whistling icy wind last year.

The ones I purchased were a heavy canvas sort of fabric.

They have a rubbery backing on them, and they did say dry clean only because of the backing, however, they lied. The dry cleaner said he tested a patch and he can't clean them without dissolving the rubbery backing.

I will try washing them with a delicate setting in the machine, which he suggested, and he says he can press them for me.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
I’ve had them before. Had a large “picture window” in my living room of the house I had just rented. I went to Target to see what I could find and found a pair of insulated drapes just the right size and color on clearance for $8, I grabbed those up and they helped a lot in the winter.
I would totally tell you to at least try them out because the truth is that during the winter they will at least keep the cold out without using electricity and even if you still have to run the heater you might not have to run it as aggressively or as often with them. will help make your home more energy efficient.

Cuts down on power bill. Just make sure you can return them if you don't like them.
justanothername · 51-55, M
Anything that stops warm air coming in contact with cold drafty windows is a good idea.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
They have limited effect since they open and close all the time. If you want to save energy get the shrink plastic window barriers. They tape to the inside of the window frame and you use a hair dryer to shrink them tight. They work quite well and are not very expensive.
AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F
I do, they do make a difference but secondary double glazing will be better for windows that are draughty, even the film stuff you tape up makes a huge difference.
helsbels · 31-35, F
@AntisocialTroll It's a rented flat, I'd love it to be double glazed but not able to unfortunately
AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F
@helsbels The film stuff could be done in a rental, it really does work.
I had insulated curtains i got from a thrift store.. they keep out the heat or the cold.. whatever is there.. it’s basically as effective as a blanket.. it saves you lots of money and keeps the room comfortable
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
I made my own out of felted cotton and I stitched in two layers of lining. I'm not sure they're very efficient, but they keep out direct draughts and stop the warm air from escaping so quickly.
Yes i have them,i dont know if they work or not because i bought them specifically like that before I moved in ,but i think they do? Haha
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I had some, thry were great blackout curtains and kept the draft to a minimum.
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I have them and yes
Justenjoyit · 61-69, M
I think we are all looking at saving energy this winter so it will probably be good to exchange tips on here
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Justenjoyit since you mentioned it, if you can do it where you live (some apartments have restrictions in the rental agreement) you can cut bubble wrap to fit your windows and use a little Scotch tape at the corners to tape it the glass. Lets some light in but helps insulate at the same time. I got this one from a student living in an apartment.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
That does not work. Even if it traps the cold towards the window, the cold air drops to the floor. Nearly all thermodynamic related items you can buy are scams
helsbels · 31-35, F
@MartinTheFirst Even if the curtains are floor length?
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@helsbels Yeah even then, the cold air will still cool your room. The only reason I would see for buying those is if you sit/sleep right next to the window and don't want cold air falling straight on you.

 
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