Draught proofing

Properly draught-proofing your home is a quick and easy way to make your home more energy efficient. It also provides other advantages:

Comfort: Draught proofing helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature by preventing drafts, ensuring you're cosy in winter and cool in summer.
Saves money: By sealing gaps and cracks, you minimise heat loss and air leakage, leading to lower energy consumption and reduced energy bills.
Pays for itself: The minimal cost of draught proofing is a sound investment, as the resulting energy savings typically offset the initial expenses.
Sound barrier: Draught proofing not only prevents cold air infiltration but also helps reduce outside noise, creating a quieter, more serene indoor environment.
Healthier air: A well-sealed home with controlled ventilation enhances indoor air quality by reducing the entry of pollutants, allergens and outdoor contaminants.
Eco-friendly: Draught proofing minimises energy consumption, which in turn lowers carbon emissions.

Implementing draught proofing requires several steps including:

Assess: First, identify areas prone to draughts. These are usually windows, doors, vents, and other openings.
Select materials: Choose appropriate sealing materials, such as weatherstripping and caulking, that best suit each identified gap or crack.
Installation: Thoroughly seal gaps and cracks, ensuring a proper fit and airtight seal.