Announcing the 2025 Bennington – Southshire WindowDressers Community Build

Volunteers Band Together to Help Local Residents Save Energy

BENNINGTON, VT – As the cool fall weather arrives, many households and businesses will face drafty windows and rising heating bills. However, a local volunteer team is helping residents keep warm and save energy through a WindowDressers Community Build.

The Bennington-Southshire Community Build is set to take place from October 16th — 22nd. Over the course of a week, volunteers will gather together and help assemble pre-ordered inserts for local residents and businesses. The inserts have attractive pine frames that are wrapped drum-tight with two layers of durable plastic film. These layers create an insulating air space while letting in all the light and views. Foam weather stripping around the outer edges stops drafts and ensures the insert’s tight, custom fit. Depending on the efficiency of your windows and home, you could see fuel savings of up to 20% with inserts in place.

The Bennington-Southshire Community Build is one of approximately 50 events run by WindowDressers. Since 2010, WindowDressers has built almost 80,000 inserts at Community Build events across Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. To see a complete list of Community Builds, check out https://windowdressers.org/community-workshops/.

“I had a wonderful time at the WindowDressers Build. I wanted to let you know that the inserts for my windows are fabulous. They fit perfectly and make the windows look pretty,” said Annemarie S., a WindowDressers customer and volunteer. “The difference in the warmth is amazing. I cannot feel any draft coming through these inserts. As an added bonus, it is more quiet inside my house! I am so happy with these inserts. I wish I knew of this program years ago! Thank you again. “

If you would like more information about WindowDressers, go to: https://windowdressers.org/. If you are interested in volunteering to help keep your community warm, you can sign up on the WindowDressers website: https://windowdressers.org/community-workshops/ . Find the Community Build closest to you, and sign up for an open shift.

Questions? Please contact info@windowdressers.org or call (207) 596-3073.

About WindowDressers

WindowDressers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that 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 by producing low-cost insulating window inserts that function as custom, interior-mounted storm windows.