Tired of drafty rooms? What to cut your heating costs and lower your carbon footprint? The deadline for Gorham Residents to order custom-made insulating window inserts made by the non-profit Window Dressers organization is Friday, September 8.
The window inserts are free for low-income qualified people and low-cost for everyone else. Sign up soon by visiting windowdressers.org/sign-up-for-inserts.
After filling out a short form (or by calling (207) 596-3073), a team of volunteers will visit, assess and measure your windows, give you a quote, and collect payment, if needed.
The durable, interior window inserts are custom made to fit each individual window. They are constructed with a wooden frame covered on both sides with clear plastic for double insulation. The frame is trimmed with foam to guarantee a custom fit. For a complete description of the window inserts and the community build process, please refer to the non-profit organization’s website, www.windowdressers.org.
Volunteers are also needed for the community build which will occur the week of Oct. 7 to 13. It will take place at the Galilee Baptist Church at 317 Main St, Gorham. This is the third time the Galliee community has generously volunteered the use of space for the build. The builds are fun and lunch is free. You will meet some new neighbors and get to feel good about helping the environment.
WindowDressers brings community volunteers of all economic and social situations together to improve the warmth and comfort of interior spaces, lower heating costs, and reduce carbon dioxide pollution. They do this in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont by producing low-cost insulating window inserts that function as custom, interior-mounted storm windows.