A video i threw together for a new flickr group called green cow solutions.
How to draught proof french doors.
How to draught proof around door frames.
As the gateway to your home your front and back doors will require more care and attention than your internal doors particularly when it comes to draught proofing.
Draught proofing your doors could save you as much as 20 on your energy bills but new doors could save you even more.
So the door seal has been adjusted but there is still a cold draught.
It features me clowning around with my wife whilst draught sealing a leaky fron.
Whilst most windows installers are returning to work there may be availability issues in some areas.
To move freely a door needs to be very slightly smaller than the opening that it is in the difference is a matter of millimetres but it does make a difference.
Here are eight simple ways to draft proof your windows and doors this fall.
You can do this using a brush strip applied to the bottom of the door.
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The french door draught proofing kit includes architectural quality self adhesive perimeter seals the kit has been designed for those with limited diy skills.
How to draught proof external french doors.
Weatherstrips are an inexpensive way to help seal drafty doors and windows.
Air of course can flow through the smallest of gaps and this means that your external doors are a common source of heat loss.
The first thing you are going to want to do is draught proof the frames of your doors around the house.
Areas you should consider draught proofing on your doors include the keyhole the letterbox and around the door frame.
For good measure i tape up the door openings with sellotape.
There are basically three different mechanisms.
Regardless of the time of year without a decent seal on your external doors cold air can easily penetrate your home and make an otherwise warm and comforting home feel chilly and unwelcoming over time.
Find out how to draught proof doors.