Draught Excluder Blog

Here are a few stories about draft excluder installations and energy efficiency in general. I think they are worth looking at and hope they’re also useful to you all…

• Carbon Commentary · Is the UK subsidy for solar PV a good use of … – Eg. I worked out by doing some serious draft proofing, fitting external insulation (to a house which already had cavities filled) getting a heat recovery ventilation system my bills would fall 80%. for a cost of about £12500. …

• Carbon Commentary · Black & Decker’s thermal leak detector – If this unit only measures surface temperature it can’t flag up areas that need draft proofing, which is one of the cheapest and most effective steps most homeowners can take. Can you program in the external air temperature as well as …

• Haxey Memorial Hall gets insulated thanks to a grant from E.ON – “With this donation we will be able to install cavity wall insulation to the older parts of the building and draft proofing to the main hall, which will make our heating more efficient and improve the overall comfort for the hall users. …

• DIY Draft Proofing | Windows Restoration – Draft Proofing. Precautions. All vents and bricks must be checked for any kind of blockage. Also, ensure that the boiler flues are clear. Full draught proofing should not be installed in rooms containing gas fires, gas boilers and open …

• Restoration Process – Paint build up removed; Draft proofing routed in; Failed putty replaced; Broken glass repaired; Major joints strengthened Previous holes blemishes filled and repaired; Sash fully primed & decorated …

• Electric radiators – In the meantime we try to improve our insulation and draft proofing but we have a big problem with very poor air quality. There isnt much in the way of controllable ventilation. If the plce was more airtight i would look at MHRV as a …

• Cold-Weather Energy Savings – The important staples of an energy-efficient and cozy home during the chilly months are insulation and draft proofing. However, you can take other strategies to remain warm inside when it’s cold outside. …

• Eco-refurb on 1930’s Home: Case Study by Lucy Pedler – Airtightness test; New high performance timber windows; Cellulose insulation under flooring; 2x insulation in roof with breather membrane; 80mm external wall insulation and render; Draft proofing front door. 3. Heating/hot water: …

• Double glazing and draft-proofing | Richard Sothcott Brighton … – The photograph here shows some double glazed sashes I have been working on for a property in Brighton. I have glazed them with 14mm low-e sealed units.

• Microgeneration Technology Helps Little to Reduce Carbon Emissions – They also recommend taking simple draft proofing measures. These are great and cost effective ways to save on energy bills. However, they also recommended comparing and switching energy suppliers. All of these steps can help families …

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