StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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There’s nothing worse than feeling a breeze in your house once the cold weather hits, and properly fitting the best draught excluder for your home is a relatively cheap and effective way to minimise heat loss. Tim is an expert in sustainable building methods and energy efficiency in residential homes and writes on the subject for magazines and national newspapers. He is the author of The Sustainable Building Bible, Simply Sustainable Homes and Anaerobic Digestion - Making Biogas - Making Energy: The Earthscan Expert Guide. Size - Does the draught excluder come in pre-set sizes? If so, you must learn the exact dimensions of the space you’re trying to insulate - whether that's a window, door or gaps between your floorboards. Some draught excluders come in longer lengths that can be cut to size, but it's important to measure carefully to ensure a perfect fit. If you live in a property without a hallway, you could experience a significant draught coming from your letterbox, bringing cold air right into your front room. The Magflap Letterbox Draught Excluder can keep out the cold and reduce noise, while the magnets allow your postie to still deliver your mail with ease.

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If it is not used then get the chimney sealed (in this case a professional will be needed) top and bottom. The foam strips work around windows and doors that are in use, and the brush-type strips are good for the bottom of doors. Fillers are suitable for around pipes and electrical fittings, and possibly loft hatches, depending on the size of the gaps. Fillers can be used for floorboards and skirting boards but won’t last forever due to the movement of the boards, ans can be messy and time-consuming to use for this purpose.Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy – and money – in any type of building. Press Stopgap inbetween boards: Starting at one side of the room press Stopgap in the gap between the boards with the fold downwards. The ingenious design plugs gaps of varying widths between 1mm and 8mm and won’t drop out when the boards shrink in hot weather. As it resists the passage of air it will also reduce dust, pollen and insects.

DraughtEx Floorboard Gap Filler for Draught Proofing Floors

Draught-proofing external doors can stop a lot of heat from escaping, and won’t cost you much. There are four main areas to consider draught-proofing: A well-fitting draught excluder is the easiest and cheapest way to stop draughts coming through your doors. Buy a chimney draught excluder – these help stop draughts and heat loss through the chimney, and are usually fitted inside the chimney or around the fireplace. In an average sized room there are up to 50 metres of floorboards. This means up to 100 metres of gaps, which can be as wide as 8mm. Add all these tiny gaps together and you could find that the spaces between your floorboards add up to the size of an open window. Even in carpeted rooms, the gaps underneath the skirting boards can add up to a significant heat loss. You can complete many of our draught-proofing tips yourself if you are happy performing simple DIY tasks. Fitting foam strips and metal or plastic strips with brushes will go a long way to insulate many parts of your home.

Cold draughts created by the gaps between floorboards can lead to chilly and uncomfortable rooms and increased heating bills during the winter months. Even rooms that have carpet and underlay fitted often have gaps between the skirting board and the floor that allow significant heat to be lost. Draughts happen where there are unwanted gaps in the construction of your home, and where openings are left uncovered. Internal doors between two heated rooms don’t need draught-proofing, as you don’t lose energy when warm air circulates. DraughtEx is a proven floorboard gap filler which is designed to reduce cold draughts created by the gaps between your floorboards and improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. The sealant is designed to mimic the natural shadows between floorboards and allows you to fill your floorboard gaps without comprimising the overall look and finish of your floor. Self-adhesive foam strips are cheap and easy to install but may not last long. A longer-term but slightly more costly solution is metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached.

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Some reviewers did note that the strips did not hold on garage or external doors though, so it’s best to keep them for indoor use. In my house, we even had some draughts coming in beneath windowsills. Should I draught-proof every room? Draught-free homes are comfortable at lower temperatures – so you may be able to turn down your thermostat, saving even more on your energy bills.

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A metal disc cover for your keyhole is essential. Measure your letterbox and install a flap or brush, too. Although double glazing and UPVC window seals are a great way to draught-proof your home, seals can become compressed or wear away over time, reducing their effectiveness at keeping out the cold. If you’ve got exposed wooden floors in your home, gaps in the floorboards can allow draughts to rise up between them, as well as risk losing valuable warm air from your central heating underneath the house. Draught-proofing costs will vary depending on how much and which areas of your home you want to draught-proof. Alterations and additions to listed buildings require listed building consent from your local planning authority.

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all rights reserved StopG-p Ltd. StopGap is protected by UK Patent and International Patents pending. The right draught excluder for you will depend on your needs - specifically the source of your draught and the type of heat loss you are experiencing. Here are some things to consider when making your choice: Draught proofing is generally considered to be DIY work — if you can handle a screw driver and a silicone gun you should be fine. If you choose to employ people to do the work just bear in mind that it is not complex and does not need expensive specialist skills. How to Find Draughts for Draught Proofing?When you're all snuggled up under your best heated throw or blanket hoodie, the last thing you want is to feel the chill of an icy draught. Thankfully, these weighted fabric Nicola Spring Door Draught Excluders are an easy way to prevent cold air from creeping in under your internal doors. 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. Never remove original floorboards in exchange for a new floor. It could devalue your house and ruin the integrity of a Period Property. Based on the results of research carried out by The Energy Saving Trust, it is estimated that filling floorboard gaps can save a household up to 20.00- 40.00/room/year on energy bills and reduce its CO2 contribution by around 110kg. We love the convenience of this double-sided draught excluder. Not only will it prevent draughts (as well as noise, dust, light and insects) from sneaking under your doors, but it is easy to fit and is machine washable too. Fowong claims to be the only manufacturer to use their 'hook and loop' design which prevents the draught excluder from moving around. However, some reviewers said this also stopped doors from closing properly. Cleverly designed to mimic the natural shadows created between the gaps, once fitted, it’s non-visible and won't spoil the aesthetic of your room. It also comes in a thinner 4mm version too, making it easy to find the right fit for your home.