Here is a great video from youtube which shows just how simple it is to fit a door draught excluder to your doorframes.
Fitting draught excluders really can be done by anyone, all you need is a pair of scissors! Why not fit some now and start making cost savings this winter?
We go into some of the different types of door draught excluders here, so, if your draught gaps are too large then there will still be another option to suit you.
Well, this week has seen a dip in the temperature and many people putting their heating on for the first time in the UK. Heating is great, and almost every home in the country has invested in it over the last twenty years. Not only has it been an investment in a system, but also a large yearly cost when it comes to fuel.
It is very common to hear people unhappy about their fuel bills, but did you know that you could be burning money on fuel for no reason at all? You wouldn’t set fire to five pound notes, so why would you let that money escape as heat through badly insultaed door ways? Fitting a door draught excluder can reduce your heating bills drastically.
This needn’t be a hard job and can be done by any willing DIYer. There are many different types of door draught excluder to choose from, but if you gaps are not too large then you could start with a simple self adhesive door draught excluder strip. These are both cheap and simple to fit.
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Did you know that by fitting door draught excluders you can cut your energy consumption by up to 20% ? Amazing isn’t it, but when you think about it, it makes sense.
You spend your hard earned money pumping out heat from your heating system, only to have it mix with cold air which is flowing through the space between the door and the frame.
Think of it like a boat. If you had a crack in your boat it would fill with water which would cost you money….well your whole boat probably. Cold air is much the same, but because it can’t be seen in such a visual manor, people seem to forget the damage that it is doing to their bank balance.
Fitting a simple and cheap door draught excluder on every door can help you plug those gaps in a cost efficient way. In fact they are so cost efficient that you should get your money back on the investment very quickly.
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Fitting a door draught excluder gives you a few options. Door draught excluders come in a couple different general types –
Inside compression door draught excluders –
These are designed to fit in-between the door and the frame. As the door closes it compresses the door draught excluder and forms a tight seal.
Outside wiper type seals
These work against the door to form the seal. They can be very useful for doors, which are out of shape or warped slightly as they can be adjusted to suit the profile of the door.
There are also specially designed letterbox draught excluders, which can keep the draught from coming through if your letterbox is fitted directly into your front door. These are available in a wide variety and can usually be found to match of complement your door. Read the rest of this entry »
Draught proofing your doors can be a great way of keeping money in your pocket and not in the energy companies coffers. Draughts can be hard to full shut out, but are simply cold air rushing in to meet the warm air (the warm air that you have paid good money to make warm). Of course you never want to block out the ventilation designed into your property, only those nasty draughts that are not supposed to be there. Using a door draught excluder can be perfect for this
Some draughts can be found easily enough, but others are much harder to trace to their source. If you are having trouble locating the source of a draught then it can help to use a candle, or a specifically designed smoke maker. If you locate a draught in your door shut then it is time to install a door draught excluder.
There are many options available to you, but thankfully they are all cheap enough and a actually a really good investment which soon pay for themselves in the energy cost ssvings -
Sticky back rubber or foam door draught excluder. These are simply a press fit between the door and the frame. Not always suitable for warped or older doors.
Brush strip draft excluder. These can be cut to fit at exact length.
Tube door draught excluder. these are similar in design to the rubber and foam designs.
Rubber blade design. These are a more expensive option and can be great for uneven doors.
Hard drying liquid sealant. This can be useful to help seal funny shaped gaps, but not ideal as a full solution. Read the rest of this entry »
If you want a cheap way to save money on your home or office heating bill then probably the simple most effective way is to install a door draught excluder.
Not only do these simple, yet amazing door draught excluders save you money, but you will also be helping the environment.
Did you know that a low cost door draught excluder can lower your heating bills by up to 20% ? Imagine all of that energy as money, just flooding out of the gaps in your doors!
Of course you never want to block the ventilation designed into your house, just the draughts that are not.
We will be looking at the best deals, fitting techniques, different options and anything else we can do to help you save money on your home.
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