Window insert, insert kit, and methods

A method for installing a window insert assembly to a window frame, the method comprising:

• measuring the window frame;
• assembling the window frame insert, including:
• cutting a first long plank, a second long plank, a first short plank, and a second short plank based upon the measured window frame in lengths configured to create a rectangular planar inner frame assembly with the first long plank, the second long plank, the first short plank, and the second short plank;
• securing the first long plank, the second long plank, the first short plank, and the second short plank into the planner inner frame assembly with threaded fasteners;
• cutting a first plastic wrap into a shape configured to fully cover a first broad side of the planar inner frame assembly and a first portion of an outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• cutting a second plastic wrap into a shape configured to fully cover a second broad side of the planar inner frame assembly and a second portion of the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• disposing the first plastic wrap to cover the first broad side of the planar inner frame assembly and to cover the first portion of the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• utilizing a first quantity of dual sided tape to secure the first plastic wrap about the perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• disposing the second plastic wrap to cover the second broad side of the planar inner frame assembly and to cover the second portion of the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly, wherein the second plastic wrap overlaps the first plastic wrap along the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• utilizing a second quantity of dual sided tape to secure the second plastic wrap about the perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• encapsulating the first plastic wrap and the second plastic wrap about the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly with a plurality of U-channel members;
• and
• adhering a compressible gasket about an outer perimeter of the U-channel members;
• and
• fitting the window insert assembly into the window frame by compressing the compressible gasket and pushing the window insert assembly into the window frame.

A window insert assembly kit for installing a window insert assembly to a window frame, the assembly kit comprising:

• a plurality of elongate planks, wherein the plurality of elongate planks include a common thickness such that the plurality of planks are configured to be arranged into a planar inner frame assembly configured to fit within the window frame;
• fasteners operable for securing the elongate planks into the planar inner frame assembly;
• plastic wrap configured for covering a first broad side of the planar inner frame assembly and a portion of an outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• dual sided tape in sufficient length to secure the plastic wrap to the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly around an entirety of the outer perimeter;
• a plurality of U-channel members configured to be fit over an edge surface of the planar inner frame assembly and encapsulate the plastic wrap after it has been secured to the outer perimeter of the planar inner frame assembly;
• and
• a foam gasket configured to be adhered to an entire outer perimeter of the plurality of U-channel members after the U-channel members have been fit over the edge surface of the planar inner frame assembly;
• wherein the elongate planks are operable to be trimmed according to measurements of the window frame;
• and
• wherein the foam gasket is configured to be compressed as the window insert assembly is installed to the window frame.