StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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Controlled ventilation helps reduce condensation and damp, by letting fresh air in when needed. However, draughts are uncontrolled: they let in too much cold air and waste too much heat.

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It’s not advisable to sand original old floorboards. Apart from destroying the patina, the surface can be destabilised – for example wood-boring beetle larvae may have been busy tunnelling below the surface and if you take off the top layer the unsightly, worm-ridden wood will be on view. Skirting boards often have a gap between them and the floor which can create cold draughts and lead to chilly and uncomfortable rooms and increased heating bills during the winter months. The very nature of wooden floors amplifies the problem. Changes in temperature and humidity cause your floorboards to expand and contract – and with them the gaps. Throughout the winter your central heating will be running and keeping the house warm and dry, keeping your floorboards free of moisture. During this time the floorboards will be at their smallest, meaning that the gaps between them will be at their largest. This, in turn, means more draughts and higher heating bills through the coldest months of the year. A flexible seal

Fantastic Energy Savings

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. Foam or rubber draught excluders - Ideal for sealing gaps between windows, doors and floorboards, these foam or rubber strips are easy to install, even in small gaps, to prevent warm air from escaping or cool air from creeping in. 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. Gaps in between floorboards create cold draughts which lead to chilly rooms, discomfort during the winter months and increased heating bills. Floorboard gaps also allow insect infestation.

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The popular Chimney Sheep is a removable chimney draught excluder made from naturally breathable wool. It also comes with a handle for easy removal if you use your fire regularly. As a bonus, a Chimney Sheep will also reduce wind noise and prevent debris from falling down your chimney. Older buildings offer great opportunities for energy savings but come with provisos, especially if your home is listed, in a conservation area, or built before 1919. The good news is you can improve the energy efficiency of your home without compromising its historic character. 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.

Ideal for Varying Gap Sizes

Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine. Ventilation is especially important for kitchens and bathrooms. Any rooms with open fires and flues must be adequately ventilated. Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy – and money – in any type of building.

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Areas to focus on are floor boards, skirting boards, where window and door frames meet the wall and the ceiling-to-wall junctions. The less obvious areas are keyholes, kitchen cupboards (where pipes are likely to penetrate walls), loft hatches and downlights.Self-adhesive foam strips are cheap and easy to install but may not last long. A longer-term but slightly more costly solution is metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached. Mark every draught source and visit your DIY shed, or go online, and look for suitable remedial products. Believe it or not, your problem will not be unique — every possible draught has been considered and appropriate products produced. Where to Buy Draught Proofing Supplies It’s worth noting that you will need to screw this to your door, although the screw heads will be concealed once installation is complete. Although it does come in different sizes, you may also need to cut it down to size – so be prepared to get your tool kit out. Portability - Does the draught excluder remain permanently installed once fitted, or does this need to be removed e.g. chimney or fabric door draught excluders? If portable, how easy is it to move around and is it likely to become cumbersome when moving around inside the home?