StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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Don’t be put off restoring an original wood floor by the prospect of cold rooms, high heating bills and constant draughts; with StopGap you can experience the joys of real wood floors with none of the downsides. I created StopGap to fill a gap in the market when I found my newly redecorated Edwardian home was colder and draughtier than before. When I realised it was all down to the cold air coming from the gaps in the floorboards I thought finding an effective filler would be easy, but I was wrong. Did you know that in a 12ft x 12ft room the gaps in floorboards create a draught that is equivalent to leaving a small window open! This can result in significant heat loss, uncomfortable rooms and unnecessarily high heating and energy costs during the winter months. Hot air rises up and could disappear through your chimney causing you to spend unnecessary money on heating bills. Blog How to draught-proof your windows and doors

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It’s a little heavier than most fabric draught excluders, so while it can double up as a handy door stop, it does have the potential to get in the way if you're opening and closing the door regularly.Gaps need to be filled – use a hinged flap draught excluder or a brush to cover the bottom of the door and use foam, brush or wiper strips around the edges. This Stormguard Draught Excluder is a great option for your front door, garage door or sliding doors. It won’t succumb to the elements and can attach securely to successfully keep underfloor draughts at bay. With a compact row of bristles, the brush seal traps air without dragging or causing damage to your carpets.

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All homes need some ventilation but the difference between ventilation and draughts is that ventilation is a flow of air that is controlled. Draughts are gusts of cold air where you don’t want them. Cold air flowing in from either the outside, or an unheated area of the house will cause you to feel cold and turn your heating up. This in turn costs you more money and is bad for the environment. Where do the draughts come from? DraughtEx Standard has a profile of 8mm and is suitable for skirting board gaps between 2 and 7mm - More Information.

For narrow gaps stretch the seal: When dealing with narrow gaps don’t try to force the sealant in by pressing hard with the applicator tool. Instead stretch the strip as you push it into the gap – once in place it expands to fill the gap. Two sizes of DraughtEx are available, one for gaps with widths of 2mm-8mm, and one for 6mm-12mm gaps. Based on the results of research carried out by The Energy Saving Trust, it is estimated that filling floorboard gaps can save a household up to 20.00- 40.00/room/year on energy bills and reduce its CO2 contribution by around 110kg. There are some rooms where you should leave plenty of ventilation. These are rooms containing open fires or flues where not enough air flow could cause a dangerous build-up of gases. Rooms that are prone to condensation, like bathrooms and utility rooms, need ventilation so excess moisture can escape. Get a professional opinion if you need advice on this. What can you do to draught-proof your home? When you've just got in and shrugged off your heated gilet, the last thing you want is to have to sit in a chilly room. This hard-wearing fabric design from John Lewis will not only keep out the draughts under your internal doors, but it also offers a neutral and modern look that won’t look out of place in a stylish living space.

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Although double glazing and UPVC window seals are a great way to draught-proof your home, seals can become compressed or wear away over time, reducing their effectiveness at keeping out the cold. When you're all snuggled up under your best heated throw or blanket hoodie, the last thing you want is to feel the chill of an icy draught. Thankfully, these weighted fabric Nicola Spring Door Draught Excluders are an easy way to prevent cold air from creeping in under your internal doors. We love the handy hooks on each draught excluder, allowing you to attach them to your door so you don't have to move them every time you leave the room.Silicone fillers work well for small gaps around pipes. Fill more significant gaps with expanding polyurethane foam. We have more information about insulating tanks, pipes and radiators.