StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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StopGap was chosen once again by The Guardian as one of the best ways to protect your home from the cold. This Stormguard Draught Excluder is a great option for your front door, garage door or sliding doors. for a 40m roll), thin V-shaped plastic that springs apart to stop draughts in floorboard gaps of 1-8mm. The classic herringbone pattern, dark grey colour and sweet white hearts offer a lovely country cottage charm.

draught-proofing - Energy Saving Trust A helpful guide to draught-proofing - Energy Saving Trust

Below are useful hints and tips about draught-proofing and ventilation, including for owners of older and listed properties. They’re fairly discreet too and available in a choice of grey or black - perfect for using alongside the best thermal curtains to keep your home warm and insulated. Thankfully, these weighted fabric Nicola Spring Door Draught Excluders are an easy way to prevent cold air from creeping in under your internal doors. Cold air naturally circulates below ground floor floorboards, and the small gaps between boards in an average-sized room add up to the equivalent of a small window.With DIY options, you’re looking for flexibility, so that as the floorboards flex, the filler doesn’t crack and fall through the gap. If you are unsure about anything, the best thing to do is seek specialist advice from an installer who can assess your home’s needs. Push the sealant strip into gaps: Once the first few inches are firmly in place use the applicator to gently push the sealant into the rest of the gap. Did you know that draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy and money in your home? DraughtEx Standard has a profile of 8mm and is suitable for skirting board gaps between 2 and 7mm - More Information.

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Hot air rises and gets lost in the cold space in your loft or attic, so it’s worth blocking off draughts around your loft hatch. Portability - Does the draught excluder remain permanently installed once fitted, or does this need to be removed e. From quick fixes to professional installations, we take a look at everything you need to know about insulating your home. Extractor fans: these quickly remove damp air from moisture-dense rooms like kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. The slivers are made from reclaimed boards and the company strives to cut waste, turning offcuts and sawdust into fuel briquettes.This is the gold standard of gap-filling: wedge-shaped laths that you glue and hammer into gaps between boards, before sanding everything down to an even, gap-free finish. We love the handy hooks on each draught excluder, allowing you to attach them to your door so you don't have to move them every time you leave the room. It’s best not to use a metal screwdriver or scraper just in case there is some electrical wiring running beneath the boards.