Draught-proofing your home
Draught-proofing doors and windows is an essential DIY job that will keep your home feeling warm and cosy and save you money on your heating bills. Most styles of doors and windows can easily be draught-proofed in just a few minutes, meaning you can have your whole house free from unwanted chilly breezes in one afternoon.
Draught-proofing Doors
Obviously, it is essential to draught-proof external doors, but if you live in an older house it is often a good idea to draught-proof internal doors too, as cold air can often find its way in from the outside no matter what precautions you take. The simplest way to draught-proof a door is to buy a draught-proofing strip from a DIY store. These are adhesive and stick to the side of the door, protecting gaps at the hinges and handles.
Draught-proofing Windows
These same adhesive draught-proof strips are the best way to seal casement windows, while brush strips, which are affixed to the frame with screws, are more efficient for sash windows. Double glazing comes with its own draught-proofing, a rubber sealant around the edges of the frame, but this may need replacing after several years.