Corduroy Draught Excluder French Patio Door Extra Long Cord Cotton Draft Stopper 4ft 6" (Black)

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A bit like your letterbox, the keyhole is a small but disproportionately leaky gap in your door that could be letting in unwanted cold air. There are several options for this. A simple round of metal attached with a screw can be added to the outside of the door and pushed to the side when you’re using the key. These are called covered escutcheons and are a common feature of front doors; you possibly already have one. Following these draught proofing tips will help to make your home cosier – and cut your energy bills. Draught excluders come in a variety of prices but tend to be quite affordable — especially if you shop around. This draught excluder might be cute, but it also does a mighty job of keeping out those nasty draughts with its quality filling.

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These products can be bought and fitted yourself, but to do it properly you should either be good at DIY or employ a carpenter who can make sure there are no gaps and the draught is completely excluded,’ says Elizabeth Assaf, Designer and Co-Founder at Urban Front. 3. Add draught strips around the edge of the door

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Sealing your external doors is a simple and cost-effective way to cut down on energy efficiency/bills and it’s a significantly more affordable solution than buying and installing a brand new door. It’s also a very easy fix to a problem that thousands of people suffer from, but do nothing about because they are willing to accept it. Don’t be one of those people!

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You can fill small gaps around pipework with silicone fillers, similar to the fillers used for skirting boards and floorboards. Fill larger gaps with expanding polyurethane foam. This is sprayed into the gap, expands as it dries, and sets hard. We have more information about insulating tanks, pipework and radiators. Old windows or poorly installed frames can cost a fortune to replace, but all is not lost, as using window draught seals is an easy and affordable way to stop the cold winter air from coming in. Secondary-glazing film is a transparent tape that fixes to windows to create a double-glazing effect. However, we recommend you avoid using it. It might be a small hole, but there is still plenty of room to let in cold air, so you’ll want to install an escutcheon plate if possible. This is little more than a metal plate on a latch that swings to one side to allow access.

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B&Qs rubber window seal fills gaps from 3mm up to 5mm, helping to reduce heat loss. It's self-adhesive and can also be used on doors to stop hot air from disappearing, even when the door is shut. Make sure you keep outside ventilation in areas where there are open fires or flues, and in rooms where moisture is produced, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Place a draft excluder, also known as a draft stopper or draft dodger, against the bottom of your door if the draft is coming from the bottom of its frame. An easier way is to choose the draught excluders made in the colour that matches your door and home as closely as possible. You can always DIY it if you have time and feel creative. The textured herringbone stitching pattern adds a traditional, cosy cottage feel to any room, with the hearts adding a playful finish.

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The two most common fixes for sealing the bottom edge of an external door are hinged flap draught excluders and brush strips.If you’re in a hurry you could always use silicone sealant, though we would definitely recommend something a little more stable. Whatever sealing option you use, however, you should always remember to inspect it annually (particularly in the months leading up to winter) and make adjustments where necessary.