Cyclaire Door Keyhole draught excluder (2 pack), neatly fitted in seconds it eliminates the draught through the keyhole, reduces heating bills, keyhole cover

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This simple but effective keyhole draught excluder screws to the door and fits under most designer type keyhole key cover escutcheons and lockset door handles on backplate. It is important when using self-adhesive strips to ensure that the door and frame are scrupulously clean to get the strips to adhere well and you should aim for a tight fit when cutting them to the right size too. On the negative side, removal of lock furniture may leave marks that need re-decorating, and whilst the styles will be coordinated, the two handle types are not an exact match.

The approximate distance between the width of the screw hole centres measures 9mm and the height screw centres measurement is 34mm. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).Obviously this one is going to cost you, but if you have been mulling over front door ideas for some time and feel that your home's kerb appeal could do with a boost, then the front door is most definitely the place to start. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging .

As you might expect from a hole leading to the exterior, the keyhole in your front door can be a pesky cause of draughts. Pick a day when there is air movement outside, but not a gale, and the house is up to its usual temperature.It isn't just money you'll save —cold breezes whistling in under and around your door do not make for a welcoming, comfortable entrance hall. For this reason, fitting brush strips or hinged flap draught excluders to this section of the door is highly recommended. Ideally, use a semi-rigid material like Knauf Dritherm or Rockwool RW3 for insulating floors— there are also a number of natural insulation options. Keyhole draughts can be a nuisance in cold weather, either on an external door or from a cold corridor or hallway into a room. A tricky thing to do successfully and they don’t tend to sit properly because of the small protrusion at the back on the hinge pivot.

Opt for curtains with thick linings and those made from hefty fabrics —thermal curtains would be ideal and make sure the designs you choose are slightly wider and longer than your front door to really exclude all draughts.

Professional draught-proofing is likely to save more energy because the installer will know exactly the right materials to use and where to use them. Easier than with the usual double sided tape, and you get lots of tape, in case you need to reposition the item. Four out of 10 of us are avoiding switching on the heating during colder spells due to fears about energy bills. Draughts, however, let in too much air in the wrong place at the wrong time, making draught proofing the cheapest and most effective way to save energy, and money, especially in older buildings How to Draught Proof Your Home 1.