How to Draught Proof Your Home

At T&K Home Improvements, we understand that the cold weather brings draught spots, which are bits of air that come through. While they make your home colder, there are ways you can draught proof it. In this article, we will go through these methods in more detail.

 It will help keep natural heat inside and cold air out, so grab a coffee and read our all you need to know guide.

Where are some common trouble spots for draught proofing?

When draught proofing your home, it is essential to identify some common draught zones. These include pipes in the walls, which can be fixed by the use of silicone from a calk or wall filler. 

Loft hatches are another place where draughts come into your home, but these can be blocked off easily. To fix this, fit blocks of draught excluder around the frames. What’s more, insulate the hatch with solid board insulation to make your home warmer. 

Upgrade Your Windows To Double Glazing

All our uPVC and aluminium windows come with double or triple glazing. This gives you plenty of natural light and protection against cold air The glazing is fitted tightly into the frame, so no draughts can enter your home.

The airtight weather seals close the gap between the windows, ensuring your home becomes warm and comfortable. Spend money on the things that are important to you.

Fill Gaps in Floorboards and Skirting Boards 

One of the common places that draughts appear is through your floorboards and skirting boards. However, it is easy to fill these cracks as you can do it yourself. Insulating the floor using caulk is ideal, as you can place the sealant on the offending gaps. Getting caulk is also cost-effective and a great money saver. 

Another way to fill the cracks is to add an extra carpet, which will make the floor warm and cosy. For this method, it is best to get a professional involved. When installing a carpet, it is ideal to use carpet underlay, which adds an extra layer of insulation to your floor. It is thermally efficient, cutting your bills down significantly.

Add Secondary Glazing to Stop Draughts 

You can also add secondary glazing to prevent draughts from coming in your window. It is a design that is cost effective, perfect if you have a single glazing pane. Choosing secondary glazing is ideal if you want to eliminate draughts and make your room useable. 

What’s more, there are a variety of glazing options to choose from, which include Low E glass. It’s a special coating which ensures warm air reflects inside your windows.

Choose a Composite or uPVC Entrance Door

As some of the sturdiest doors on the market, composite doors are inherently draught proof Upgrading to our composite doors will block out cold air thanks to its thick frame.

Most composite doors have adjustable hinges, creating a barrier that stops the cold air from entering. What’s more, all our uPVC doors have airtight and watertight seals that keep the doors safe and secure, saving on energy bills.

Use Thermal Curtains and Blinds 

An easy way to draught proof your home is by using thermal curtains and blinds. These thick curtains will make sure your home is warmer over time by adding an extra barrier to your home. As a result, you will be able to save on energy bills.

What’s more, you can add thick blinds to enhance your energy efficiency. These will help reduce heat loss drastically, as the thick slats will create a barrier that stops draughts from coming in. 

Cover Letterboxes in Your Door 

You can also cover your letterboxes which stops cold air from entering your home. An easy way of doing this is by filling cold air and brushes inside the letterbox, which creates a warm and cosy space. 

To do this, screw metal keyholes to the outside of the letterbox. It is a cheap method which you can do yourself. If you have a modern locking system, get a cylinder locking guard. As a result, you will save money on energy bills easily. 

Draught Proof Your Home Today 

At T&K, we offer uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, that are ideal for protecting you against draughts. We recommend upgrading to double glazing to ensure a thermally efficient home.

Start a free online quote to design your project from scratch, and our friendly team will be on hand to help you.

Fill out our online contact form or get in touch with us by phone on 01933 677444. We look forward to helping you make your home more thermally efficient.