Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

buddyt75 · 2025-06-27T11:57:19Z

Last winter I got fed up with the cold drafts sneaking in around my windows, so I grabbed some of that foam sealing tape from the hardware store. You know, the kind that's sticky on one side and squishy foam on the other. Anyway, it seemed easy enough to apply, but after a couple weeks, parts of it started peeling off. Maybe I didn't prep the surface right or something? It did help a bit at first, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle of redoing it every month or two. I've seen some people swear by those plastic shrink-wrap kits you stick on with a hairdryer, but honestly, they look kinda tacky to me. Has anyone else tried the foam tape stuff and had better luck? Or maybe there's another product or trick I'm missing here...

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Yeah, I hear you on the “good enough” approach. I’ve tried to do it “right” with caulk and all that, but honestly, my patience runs out fast when it’s 20 degrees out and my fingers go numb. Tape’s not pretty, but it works well enough for me. Ever notice how it never seems to stick perfectly in the corners though? I end up with a weird draft just in one spot... Maybe that’s just my old house being stubborn.

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