Evening /diy/ I need some suggestions... My condominium has

So can air leak through around the windows, or are they well sealed? I'm assuming you don't have double glazing.

>>1067891
I haven't really tried to find out air comes through but I think its a safe bet that they are not well sealed.

I don't really know what double glazing means but probably not.

There are uv/ir blocking films that are almost transparent, and static cling in case anyone bitches.

Something I used to see at doctors waiting rooms: There was a piece of plexiglass cut and mounted that only allowed access to the string and/or rods at the top.
you might have to make your own U Joint to control tilt of blinds by existing rod, but otherwise you just have to notch those 2 top corners to seal it but still use blinds.

If you don't plan on using a particular window's blinds, seal it with white acrylic on your side of the blinds.

Don't forget the curtains that reflect/block heat/light.

also, whether you use acrylic or even plastic films/ tarps, you can go the route of making a rectangle frame, felt around outside, friction fit into window frame and just mount the shit to that removable frame.

For looks, you can always put cheap painting on your side of the blinds, as if it was just on the wall.

>>1067897
Double glazing is a form of insulation whereby windows have 2 panes with an isolated gap in between, like a thermos. They are good for blocking heat transmission and sound. I'd first open and close your windows a few times and see if they don't fit well when closing, and if the gaps are small enough you could put some wooden shims in with rubber or fabric sheet around them. Silicone them in place and hope they seal well. I'm not sure how well acrilic will insulate against sound, but another layer is always a good idea, just make sure the panel will fit snugly if you do go that route.

>>1067900
what I was thinking of doing was having any plexiglass mounted underneath the entire blind assembly itself. in the 2nd and 3rd picture, you can see there in a considerable amount of space between the glass and the blind that I think could be used pretty effectively.

>>1067903
The windows are all single-pane like I said in the OP.

Its looking like I will have to come up with something similar to Indows.

>>1067904
Reason I was suggesting your side of blinds was to avoid anyone noticing a difference in your windows from the street if possible. but if you can mount them closer to the glass, it will do a lil better. But the closer to the glass, the less air gap you have to slow conduction of heat.

Some of the films are hardly noticeable, but reflect a great amount of light.

Don't remember whether it was only windows, or if film did it too, but were stories about reflective windows causing the neighbors plastic siding to melt from the reflected sunlight in some cases. That tells how efficient they are.

There are also films that look like blinds from the outside and are more opaque.

Idea I've had and been unable to try is to print out posters that look exactly like my blinds from the outside, shadows and all, where I could completely cover them with foam posterboard on the inside. If you have the skills, you might be able to pull that off.

>>1067906
oh im not worried about the outward appearance at all really lol but thanks for considering that in your suggestions.

as for films, I think I am going to go with acrylic panels between the glass and the blinds similar to the Indows that I was looking at. I just have to figure out how to seal them once i cut them out on the CNC. honestly I might just buy the Indows to save time cuz I need my sleep haha

hang thick blankets over the window

>>1067914
This. You'd be surprised just how much you can attenuate sound with something like insulated curtains or blankets.

>>1067891
>double glazing
>>1067869
>single-pane

Break them. Claim it was an accident, then you can install good ones.

>>1068371
An if glass kills someone below I go to jail is get nice thick 4" wide windows to look out of?

>>1067869
make an interior 'storm' window. basically a frame with glass that fits into the existing window frame from the inside. I have these in my house and not only does it help some with blocking out some cold it also helps with blocking some sound - plus you can still look out the window and have light come in. and they are removable for cleaning etc.

>>1068837
You can throw the rock from outside, anon, and you'd PROBABLY be the only one around, assuming you don't want to get caught.