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History/Problem: This question is pretty much a duplicate of Old single pane House window has a crack, can I fix it using a resin? however this is for an old house where the entire window needs repaired. But that is a long term plan due to money. The problem is that we have bought interior storm windows (Indow), but they do not hold up to strong gusts of wind that come through the cracks (there are multiple windows in this state :( ). So, I am trying to fill the gaps to keep the outside from blowing in. Add to it that this is a curved glass, so replacement gets even more complicated at this time.

Question: Per the related question, the accepted answer from @jphi1618 makes sense. But, in the interim what is my best solution to keep it from getting worse and to keep the elements out? I think a two part epoxy is likely best (I was thinking something like Gorilla epoxy), but would just using tape on both interior and exterior work? If I am being realistic, the full repair of all the windows could be 2-3 years out, so I would need something to last a few years.

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I think after further research I have determined for myself that while tape is a good, cheap solution. Using epoxy is the better one with the caveat that you need to be extremely careful to not over-exert pressure while applying or else you could make the crack worse. So, gently filling it is the best path - and I am figuring that if it does not fill fully because of the need for being gentle then I can attack it from the outside as well - and also reinforce further with some tape :).

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