Velvet Draught Excluder French Patio Door Extra Long Soft Draft Stopper 3ft (Burgundy)

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French Doors are a traditional and relatively affordable alternative to more modern styles of patio doors, like folding and sliding doors. Flanked by a pair of sidelites, they can create just as big a visual impact, but without the price-tag. Double Glazed French Doors With a bit of creativity, you’ve probably got the materials in your house already to make a draught excluder. You could fashion your own soft cushioned design to put in front of the door – the Energy Saving Trust recommends stuffing a case with used plastic bags, spare bits of fabric or similar material, which will work well as a thermal barrier. Wooden French doors tend to be more efficient than their uPVC equivalents because the material is much denser. Heat, therefore, has a far more difficult time passing from one side of the material to the other. Insulating External French Doors

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If you’re the owner of an old set of exterior French doors which aren’t quite as energy-efficient as they ought to be, you have two options: Searching for draught excluders might seem like a bit of a tedious task, but if done right, you could definitely save on your energy bills. We're always trying to help out, so we've compiled a few places that you should look at if you want to go on your own hunt. Shopping around for the best deal and the product that best fits you is always a smart idea, and we always recommend you do so. Decor style – If the draught excluder will be sitting in a prominent place such as a living room, consider a style that matches with your existing decor. This will see it blend in with the surroundings and follow through with the overall aesthetic of your home. Alternatively, you might be after something that stands out. A bright colour among darks, or one of the many adorable character and animal-style excluders can act as a statement piece in your home. Is your letterbox letting in unwanted draughts? An energy-efficient letterbox will have brushes and a flap that work together to stop air from blowing through into your home – and heat from escaping out. It's an easy way to save money at home. Many letterboxes are missing one of these elements, but they’re affordable and simple to fit yourself.

The textured herringbone stitching pattern adds a traditional, cosy cottage feel to any room, with the hearts adding a playful finish. Taking a look at what customers had to say about the 4.1-star rating, one calls it a 'good product for the price' with another stating that it 'does what its supposed to'. So if you're looking to get a draught excluder but don't need it to come in a fancy design, this is the product for you. Made from a heavyweight polyester wool fabric, this luxurious door draught excluder is machine washable and also has a loop on the top which allows it to be hung up in a cupboard when not in use.

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The most common type of draught excluder you’ll see is one that sits across the bottom of a door. Typically, it will be the same length as the door and tube-shaped (hence a draught excluder is also known as a door sausage or door snake). You might also come across them in a rectangular or triangle shape. Draught location – Consider the location from where cool air is getting into your home. If the issue is mainly draughty windows, or draught from the side of a door, foam tape that you can cut to size and place anywhere will be the best option. If you're looking for the more utilitarian kind (for example, metal, rubber or brush draught excluders for your doors and windows), then these are usually around a fiver. Where to buy draught excluders in the UK? An additional benefit of using tight draught excluders is that they can keep out mice and insects. Your home will be protected from any little things that can fly inside with the blowing wind.Sometimes simple is what's best; maybe it's because your tastes are too niche, or perhaps you're just after a temporary solution for a little while.