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.

We will be looking into fitting all of the different types of draught excluders in the coming months. We even hope to have a few of our own videos up on the site to show you.

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.

If you have much larger draught gaps then you may be better off with an outside rubber wiper style door draught excluder. These come in many designs, so it is worth taking measurements of you gaps to ensure you get the right size door draught excluder for them.

Why not save some money this winter and make door draught excluders your next DIY job?

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.

By fitting a door draught excluder you are not only making monetary savings, but you are helping to reduce global warming and combat climate change. Doing you bit for the environment, and saving money.

So, if you have decided to go for a door draught excluder then you have come to the right place. From the best deals to fitting instructions it is all here.

Of course, you don’t want your house to be unventilated. Plan your ventilation for safety, but have it coming in where it is designed.

Fit a door draught excluder today and start saving now.

There are two general types, the first is as you might expect of a brush draught excluder – made like a brush with bristles.  The second is a rubber blade type.  Both are effective and both can be adjusted to suit your door.

Not only are these brush draught excluders good at keeping door draughts down, but they also help to prevent driving rain from working into the frame on outside doors.

They can be a great addition to your door draught excluding kit and work really well on the (usually) larger gaps at the bottom of the door.

Remember, you don’t want your house to be unventilated.  Plan your ventilation for safety, but have it coming in where it is designed to.

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.

As a final touch you may also like to add a keyhole cover. These again can be found to suit your style of door and can be a very effective final touch.

Of course, you don’t want your house to be unventilated. Plan your ventilation for safety, but have it coming in where it is designed.

Fitting these devices is an easy DIY job and can start saving you money on the heating bills from day one.

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.

When trying to find the right door draught excluder solution it can be helpful to make sure you measure the gap with a feeler gauge, or even some blue tack and a ruler. If the gap is larger than a simple press fit foam strip then you may need to think about other methods.

Remember that you never want to block your properties designed in ventilation, only the money sapping drafts that are not meant to be there.

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.