OMG! I was trying to figure out how to replicate the Indo window from outside the United States and you have just found a solution for me. Thank you so much. Of course they wouldn’t share what the plastic rubber material is that they use around the acrylic insert. Absolutely brilliant!
Quick question. I live in an old Italian apartment with quite tall windows that have the inner wooded panel to close at night. It’s still not enough to keep the neighbors noise down so I wanted to do the acrylic solution. Wondering if you could recommend a solution or a way to put two handles on the acrylic slab so that I can easily lift the piece in an out every evening and morning. Thanks!
Hey great video. I made something similar but I actually made it as a double inner window (wooden frame with two layers of plexiglass with a 2cm gap between them) and the result is absolutely amazing. It's completely silent now or at least to my ears.
Just wanted to say thanks for your video - it really helped me make my own. I think however that you should add for future viewers how much you subtracted on your measurements to account for the baby bumper. Quite obviously if you measure the exact perimeter of the frame and then add the rubber seal it will not fit. Thanks again!
Hey! Happy to hear that the video was helpful. Regarding the subtraction, that's a good point; i had no problem with mine, since my window frame has a narrowing slope, but for other guys this definitely can be tricky, I'll put some additional info in the description.
I'm still searching for a good compression sealer/tape to attach to the insert. For some reason I am having difficulty finding a real solid adhesive compression type strip to use for the insert. I'm open to suggestions. I will look into the "Baby Bumper" strips...thanks!
I've been contemplating this. I've seen online sellers of plexiglass in the context of avoiding heat loss thru old windows but I haven't been able to find much about how well plexiglass actually soundproofs. Usually the answer is glass, but ofc it is hardly ideal in a scenario like this.
Hi! Thanks for your video! I am tired of the noise coming from my neighbourhood... Do you know the dB difference with and without plexiglass? I am still hestitate about the thickness i should buy... thanks!
Both brillant and helpful video. Great idea which I will definely be using. One question... did you use multiple pieces? As cant find a supplier on ebay that does over 5m. Your window seems even bigger. Thanks.
Great video. I have been trying to figure out the seal around the plastic. but you just helped me out, thanks. how much shorter did you minus for the baby bumper seal on each side for the plastic window.
Thank you for the video. Please could you tell me how many db did you reduced with your insert window? Please could you tell me how many db had before the insert and after the insert with the window close. Tanks
I don't have a reliable dB meter on hand, but with mine I'd say the noise is reduced more than half from what it was, suitable to record, say vocals with a condenser microphone
What viscosity of glue did you use? How much did you apply at a time before squishing the baby bumper to the acrylic? Any other tips for gluing them together?
The type of glue I've used is showed in the video, not sure what was it's technical details. Just asked the guys at the shop, where they cut my acrylic, that I need to glue rubber to acrylic and they gave me that glue. About glue application, that thing sticks very strong, so a tiny bit is enough.
Wonderful video. Thank you so much! Super helpful and I think I can definitely tackle. Have one question for you: should I peel off the tape from the adhesive strip before applying the glue OR apply the glue directly to the tape? Thanks again!
Hey! Great to hear the video is useful. Mine 'baby bumper' came with the adhesive tape not applied (with a separate adhesive tape roll in the package). It's probably a good idea to ask the vendor, before buying, does the bumper comes with the adhesive already applied or separate (like in my case). Either way, don't use that adhesive tape. If it's already applied to the bumper, peal it off if possible. :)
@@istwendau Perfect! I found an extra thick version that doesn't have the tape already applied, so that is great news. i sourced your exact "dangerous" German glue on Amazon, as well. Lastly, I think it might be cool to share that I also bought some D Rings to attach to the outside facing bottom left and right sides of the plexi (between the bumpers and plexi), just like Indow does. Should make it easier to pull them out. I'm going to start with 1 window and see how it goes, before tackling all 5 at once and face potential disaster. I'm pretty handy, but custom cut 3' x 5' (or 93.98cm x 144.78cm), 1/4" (5.66mm) thick plexi sheets are $183.75 UDS!. If I chose a thicker 3/8" (9mm) version, the price comes to $273 USD! What do you think? ps. I'm rounding the numbers, and plan to deduct ~5mm all around to accommodate the bumpers I've chosen. Plan to bring the bumpers to the place where they cut the plexi so the cutters and I can collaborate on it in person.
Thanks for a great video! Does your window have double glazing in the first place? I’m also unfortunately next to a main road and live in a Victorian house with a huge single glazed window. So I’m hoping this method will significantly reduce the sound.
Depends on the thickness i guess, more glass - more heavy. Mine comes off quite easy for me. One of the guys, in the comments here, came up with adding handles for a more comfortable grip.
Hi - Thanks. You said you thought the piece you used was about 5mm. Was it really that slim? I've read to use 1/2" which I think is abour 10mm. And some even construct a unit with two 1/2" pieces with an air space in between to get good noise suppression. So that gives me my 2nd Qu how much noise cancellation do you get with just one piece? And is the existing window that was there single or double pane? Thanks
So... you don't peel off the double-side adhesive tape, right? You put thw industrial glue without peeling it off and then pasted it directly to the plexiglass? It is not coming off?
Since my window frame is gradually narrowing down, it wasn't a problem for me, because I knew once the baby bumper attached I would simply put the whole insert slightly back, which I did. However, if your frame has exact measurements, then compensating slightly, makes sense. Before ordering the plexi glass, test your baby bumper by simply squeezing it between your fingers, to see how far it goes, that will give you an idea how much less the glass should be.
I grab the babybumper with my fingers first, once the insert has moved I grab the whole thing. One of the commenters here suggested to install handles, which is a great idea, but I fell comfortable without them.
Hi, can I also ask what the size of the plastic sheet that you ordered and what it weighs? It looks like you can easily pick it up. I just got quoted a weight for a sheet of 8mm at 21kg… this has to be wrong! Haha
Hey Stuart, glad you liked the video. Yeah i have a double glazing window. Mine plexi is 5mm, i also wanted a thicker one (probably also a 8mm) but the guys at the shop warned me about a significant weight, so yeah, depending on the measurements 21kg seams possible. Didn't put mine on a scale, but it feels like something ~7-10kg
@@istwendau Thanks for the great info Pavel, that’s the exact situation I’m thinking about regarding the weight. Maybe best to play it safe and lift a weight I can lift at least. Might be able to add other forms of soundproofing on top if need be (blanket etc). It’s a pain as I live next to a street like yours and the single sheet of glass I have is cracked as well. Sod’s law as always! Thanks again for the reply :)
Hi, glad you liked the video. I live in Europe and I've sourced my acrylic in a relatively small city. I have no clue where to find it in LA, but I'm sure you can. Probably some google search will work.
OMG! I was trying to figure out how to replicate the Indo window from outside the United States and you have just found a solution for me. Thank you so much. Of course they wouldn’t share what the plastic rubber material is that they use around the acrylic insert. Absolutely brilliant!
Quick question. I live in an old Italian apartment with quite tall windows that have the inner wooded panel to close at night. It’s still not enough to keep the neighbors noise down so I wanted to do the acrylic solution. Wondering if you could recommend a solution or a way to put two handles on the acrylic slab so that I can easily lift the piece in an out every evening and morning. Thanks!
Brilliant! I was literally just trying to figure out how to DIY an IndoWindow when I found your video. Baby bumpers! That’s amazingly simple.
Hey! Happy to hear that. Yeah, i've also had this lightbulb moment, when I was thinking how to prevent a child bumping into korners :)
Hey great video. I made something similar but I actually made it as a double inner window (wooden frame with two layers of plexiglass with a 2cm gap between them) and the result is absolutely amazing. It's completely silent now or at least to my ears.
If it work, it works 😉 🤙 That's a serious self-made window you got yourself sir! 👍 Glad you liked the video
请问这些材料在中國有卖的吗?
CAN YOU PLEASE POST A VIDEO ON HOW YOU MADE THIS???
2:42 @@user-morning
How did u attach the plexiglass to the wood ?
Baby bumper... great idea that I have not thought of. Thanks!
Do you peel the paper off the baby bumper and put the glue on the sticky part or leave the paper on.
Handsome guy, concrete and useful info. Thanks. Sandra. 🇲🇽
Just wanted to say thanks for your video - it really helped me make my own. I think however that you should add for future viewers how much you subtracted on your measurements to account for the baby bumper. Quite obviously if you measure the exact perimeter of the frame and then add the rubber seal it will not fit. Thanks again!
Hey! Happy to hear that the video was helpful. Regarding the subtraction, that's a good point; i had no problem with mine, since my window frame has a narrowing slope, but for other guys this definitely can be tricky, I'll put some additional info in the description.
I'm still searching for a good compression sealer/tape to attach to the insert. For some reason I am having difficulty finding a real solid adhesive compression type strip to use for the insert. I'm open to suggestions. I will look into the "Baby Bumper" strips...thanks!
I've been contemplating this. I've seen online sellers of plexiglass in the context of avoiding heat loss thru old windows but I haven't been able to find much about how well plexiglass actually soundproofs. Usually the answer is glass, but ofc it is hardly ideal in a scenario like this.
Hi! Thanks for your video! I am tired of the noise coming from my neighbourhood... Do you know the dB difference with and without plexiglass? I am still hestitate about the thickness i should buy... thanks!
Moving your insert further away from the window would create a larger air space between them, and possibly absorb more sound.
Probably you're right. But I wanted to use that extra windowsill space to be able to put some stuff there 😉
@@istwendau Sure you do.
Thanks for video😊
Amazing! Thank you🎉
I loved the video, thanks a lot. Very helpful and creative, easy to follow.
Hey! Happy to hear that the video is helpful.
Thank you! Very helpful. Anyone else surprised at the window size? It was much larger than it looked in the beginning. :)
Yeah, perspective is illusive :)
Thank you for this. Really helpful video.
Great to hear that the video is useful 😉 🤙
Both brillant and helpful video. Great idea which I will definely be using. One question... did you use multiple pieces? As cant find a supplier on ebay that does over 5m. Your window seems even bigger. Thanks.
Great to hear, that the video is helpful. I don't remember exactly, probably two rolls came in one package.
Great video. I have been trying to figure out the seal around the plastic. but you just helped me out, thanks. how much shorter did you minus for the baby bumper seal on each side for the plastic window.
Hey! Great to hear the video is useful. Approx 5mm
I live across the street from a fire station and I work nights, so then I sleep during the day. Do you hear fire trucks through this?
Thank you for the video. Please could you tell me how many db did you reduced with your insert window? Please could you tell me how many db had before the insert and after the insert with the window close. Tanks
I don't have a reliable dB meter on hand, but with mine I'd say the noise is reduced more than half from what it was, suitable to record, say vocals with a condenser microphone
Did you minus the thickness of the baby bumper from the measurement of the plexiglass?
thank you for this video !
Happy to hear it's useful.
What viscosity of glue did you use? How much did you apply at a time before squishing the baby bumper to the acrylic? Any other tips for gluing them together?
The type of glue I've used is showed in the video, not sure what was it's technical details. Just asked the guys at the shop, where they cut my acrylic, that I need to glue rubber to acrylic and they gave me that glue. About glue application, that thing sticks very strong, so a tiny bit is enough.
@@istwendau I could see the brand on the video but I couldn't tell if it was thin, medium, or thick. Was it watery (thin)?
Wonderful video. Thank you so much! Super helpful and I think I can definitely tackle. Have one question for you: should I peel off the tape from the adhesive strip before applying the glue OR apply the glue directly to the tape? Thanks again!
Hey! Great to hear the video is useful. Mine 'baby bumper' came with the adhesive tape not applied (with a separate adhesive tape roll in the package). It's probably a good idea to ask the vendor, before buying, does the bumper comes with the adhesive already applied or separate (like in my case). Either way, don't use that adhesive tape. If it's already applied to the bumper, peal it off if possible. :)
@@istwendau Perfect! I found an extra thick version that doesn't have the tape already applied, so that is great news. i sourced your exact "dangerous" German glue on Amazon, as well. Lastly, I think it might be cool to share that I also bought some D Rings to attach to the outside facing bottom left and right sides of the plexi (between the bumpers and plexi), just like Indow does. Should make it easier to pull them out. I'm going to start with 1 window and see how it goes, before tackling all 5 at once and face potential disaster. I'm pretty handy, but custom cut 3' x 5' (or 93.98cm x 144.78cm), 1/4" (5.66mm) thick plexi sheets are $183.75 UDS!. If I chose a thicker 3/8" (9mm) version, the price comes to $273 USD!
What do you think?
ps. I'm rounding the numbers, and plan to deduct ~5mm all around to accommodate the bumpers I've chosen. Plan to bring the bumpers to the place where they cut the plexi so the cutters and I can collaborate on it in person.
Galit, great idea with the D rings! Got me thinking about upgrading my own window 😉 Wish you best of luck with the project!
@@galitadler how did it turn out?
@@galitadler How did it turn out? :)
Thanks for a great video! Does your window have double glazing in the first place? I’m also unfortunately next to a main road and live in a Victorian house with a huge single glazed window. So I’m hoping this method will significantly reduce the sound.
I have new double glazed windows and they do nothing to reduce noise so I'm going to try this idea.
How easy would these be to remove off and on, say if you wanted to open the window on a breezy day?
Depends on the thickness i guess, more glass - more heavy. Mine comes off quite easy for me. One of the guys, in the comments here, came up with adding handles for a more comfortable grip.
Hi - Thanks. You said you thought the piece you used was about 5mm. Was it really that slim? I've read to use 1/2" which I think is abour 10mm. And some even construct a unit with two 1/2" pieces with an air space in between to get good noise suppression. So that gives me my 2nd Qu how much noise cancellation do you get with just one piece?
And is the existing window that was there single or double pane?
Thanks
Hi, yes mine is 5mm, but of course you can go thicker, if heavier weight is not a big deal for you 😉 🤙
Mine yields ~15dB noise reduction. I have a double pane window.
How much space do you have in between the window & plastic?
~5cm
The baby bumper is a good alternative
So... you don't peel off the double-side adhesive tape, right? You put thw industrial glue without peeling it off and then pasted it directly to the plexiglass? It is not coming off?
Just don't use the adhesive tape at all, apply glue directly
did you order it the exact measurement? I'm concerned that with the baby bumper added it will not fit so maybe 1/8" less than what I measure.
Since my window frame is gradually narrowing down, it wasn't a problem for me, because I knew once the baby bumper attached I would simply put the whole insert slightly back, which I did. However, if your frame has exact measurements, then compensating slightly, makes sense. Before ordering the plexi glass, test your baby bumper by simply squeezing it between your fingers, to see how far it goes, that will give you an idea how much less the glass should be.
I don't understand how you grab the insert to remove it after it's in.
I grab the babybumper with my fingers first, once the insert has moved I grab the whole thing. One of the commenters here suggested to install handles, which is a great idea, but I fell comfortable without them.
@@istwendau Thanks. Did you use the U shaped bumpers or the L shape? It's just hard to imagine gripping them if they're glued to the acrylic.
What's the thickness of your plexiglass? Thanks !
5mm
Hi, can I also ask what the size of the plastic sheet that you ordered and what it weighs? It looks like you can easily pick it up. I just got quoted a weight for a sheet of 8mm at 21kg… this has to be wrong! Haha
Hey Stuart, glad you liked the video. Yeah i have a double glazing window. Mine plexi is 5mm, i also wanted a thicker one (probably also a 8mm) but the guys at the shop warned me about a significant weight, so yeah, depending on the measurements 21kg seams possible. Didn't put mine on a scale, but it feels like something ~7-10kg
@@istwendau Thanks for the great info Pavel, that’s the exact situation I’m thinking about regarding the weight. Maybe best to play it safe and lift a weight I can lift at least. Might be able to add other forms of soundproofing on top if need be (blanket etc). It’s a pain as I live next to a street like yours and the single sheet of glass I have is cracked as well. Sod’s law as always! Thanks again for the reply :)
What brand baby bumper please?or Link?
Don't remember the brand name, and it's gone from my ebay history. I believe it was a no-name Chinese one.
Thanks for the video bro! Just hard to find acrylic glass. Do u know where it possible to find in LA ?
Hi, glad you liked the video. I live in Europe and I've sourced my acrylic in a relatively small city. I have no clue where to find it in LA, but I'm sure you can. Probably some google search will work.
How very odd. Asking some guy in Europe where you can find something in the city which must surely have everything.
R you Turkish 🇹🇷
Nope :)
Is it easy to get out once you put in place? Any trick to that?
I grab the babybumper with my fingers first, then once the insert pops out I grab the whole thing.
DO THESE INSERTS REALLY WORK??
Does the job for me
Ar vis dar draudi gyvybes draudimu? :)))
Oho, koks informacijos nutekėjimas :) ne, jau senai nebeužsiimu
@@istwendau tiesiog prisiminiau matyta veida :)) linkejimai ;)
Ou, malonu jog matėmes :) fajnas @discoholic profilio pavadinimas
Aciu ;) Man irgi malonus netiketumas buvo pamatyt kanala :) atejau is skelbiu.lt apataturos skelbimo :)
Nice, tai prie progos gal patiks mano muzikiniai disco reikalai 😉 🤙
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