Drafty windows? High heating bills? Would you like to have a warmer home and save money?
Nonprofit WindowDressers can help. The organization’s insulating window inserts fit inside of your existing windows to let in all the sunlight and views while keeping more heat inside your home. The inserts are high quality and low cost because they are built at barn-raising-style Community Builds across Maine and Vermont.
The South Portland WindowDressers volunteer team is accepting orders for the fall window insert build season. Volunteers will begin measuring windows in August Russ Dillingham photo/Sun Journal Buy this Photo
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 your windows and home, you could see fuel savings of up to 20 percent with inserts in place.
Pricing is based on size and finish (natural pine or white). A medium-sized 30 by 52 insert in pine costs $39 plus tax and in white costs $50 plus tax. WindowDressers offers low-income households up to 10 pine inserts at no charge. Donations of any amount are always welcome.
The South Portland WindowDressers volunteer team is accepting orders now for the fall build season. Our volunteers will begin measuring windows in August when vaccination rates are higher and COVID rates have dropped.
The inserts will be assembled at local Community Build event in the 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 South Portland Community Build is limited to about 30, so interested households should sign up right away by contacting South Portland local coordinator Jessica Williams at 207-831-8439 or jsw613@hotmail.com.
Jessica Williams is local coordinator for South Portland WindowDressers Community Build. She can be reached at 207-831-8439.
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