Gaps and cracks in your home can be a big electricity drain and a real blow to your energy bill.
Air leakage (draughts) can account for up to 25% of heat loss from houses in winter, forcing your home heating system to work harder and your energy usage to climb.
By finding out where draughts are coming from in the home, and learning simple DIY methods to seal them up, like weather stripping and door snakes, you can stop the cold air from getting in and cut down your energy bill while you're at it!
So how can you find draughty spots in your home?
Obvious signs include light leaking through cracks, movement of curtains in front of closed windows, rattling or whistling. Some of the areas that air may sneak in include around windows and doorways, skirting boards, exhaust vents and fireplaces.
Fun tip: To identify smaller air gaps, feel for air around the window or door frame. You can hold a tissue up, feel with your hands, or hold an incense stick and watch the smoke (and have your house smelling delightful while you do it!).
One Small Step’s completely free Draught proof your home app course is a step-by-step guide to quickly and cheaply sealing up gaps in the home to stop draughts from coming in! We guide you through each DIY step to quickly and cheaply insulate your home with simple tips, instructional videos and helpful resources. This course works great for both renters and homeowners by the way.
Here's what our free Draught proof your home in-app course will take you through:
Find the gaps - We guide you through a full home audit to help you find draughty spots. And we take you through the supplies that you’ll need to seal them up as well as where to get them!
Draughts: seek & destroy - We show you how to seal windows using weather strips and how to weatherproof your doors. And we also show you how to seal cracks in walls, floors and skirting boards.
We’ve done all of the research for you so all you need to do is lock it into your calendar and be guided through the interactive course to plug those air gaps and make your home more energy efficient. It’s the perfect weekend project!
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