StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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DraughtEx Thick has a profile of 12mm and is suitable for skirting board gaps between 6 and 11mm - More Information. Although it does come in different sizes, you may also need to cut it down to size – so be prepared to get your tool kit out.

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Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy – and money – in any type of building. The less obvious areas are keyholes, kitchen cupboards (where pipes are likely to penetrate walls), loft hatches and downlights. A longer-term but slightly more costly solution is metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached. It’s a little heavier than most fabric draught excluders, so while it can double up as a handy door stop, it does have the potential to get in the way if you're opening and closing the door regularly. Gaps in between floorboards create cold draughts which lead to chilly rooms, discomfort during the winter months and increased heating bills.

If the fireplace is used then consider installing a log burning stove and sealing the chimney around the flue. Home ventilation in the form of extractor fans and cooker hoods will ensure that condensation is properly dealt with, at source. A cost-effective way to draught-proof several doors in your home, these pre-glued strips can be installed in next to no time without the need for tools. If you are faced with damp problems due to a botched insulation installation job, what can you do about it?

Sealing Floorboard Gaps - StopGap

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. Always check before starting any work; consent is required for the building and its curtilage, or surrounding area. Draught excluders work well on inside doors, too – you can make a simple one from bags stuffed with spare material. Draught-proofing costs will vary depending on how much and which areas of your home you want to draught-proof. The slivers are made from reclaimed boards and the company strives to cut waste, turning offcuts and sawdust into fuel briquettes.He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine. Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. DraughtEx Standard has a profile of 8mm and is suitable for skirting board gaps between 2 and 7mm - More Information. 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. In a modern home, you may wish to opt for discreet or non-visible draught excluders (such as those that go between the gaps of your floorboards).

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This can result in significant heat loss, uncomfortable rooms and unnecessarily high heating and energy costs during the winter months. To help us decide on our shortlisted products, we also took on board advice from experts and professionals about where draughts were likely to be in the home and the best ways to keep them out and therefore save money on your bills.To draught-proof your home, you should block up unwanted gaps that let cold air in and warm air out.