Cyclaire Door Keyhole draught excluder (2 pack), neatly fitted in seconds it eliminates the draught through the keyhole, reduces heating bills, keyhole cover

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The sliding cover doesn't fall out if fitted correctly and the difference this thing makes is amazing - my husband was sceptical and was ready to visit the ironmonger for something he would have to drill to fit but this simple cover works brilliantly, we no longer have to 'brace ourselves' to go through front and back vestibules. Definitely not a good idea from the security point of view, all keys should be put away out of sight and not easily accessible. Neatly fitted in seconds If you need to lock / unlock the door, just slide up the cover and insert the key.

Controlled ventilation will reduce condensation, maintain a healthy atmosphere and prevent damp and mould growth by letting in air where it is needed. Draughts, however, let in too much air in the wrong place at the wrong time, making draught proofing the cheapest and most effective way to save energy, and money, especially in older buildings How to Draught Proof Your Home 1. The production cost will be 5p (if that) and you receive a small roll of thin double-sided tape and 4 pieces of cheap plastic, 2 for each keyhole. Our range of door furniture is available in a variety of finishes including Brass, steel and Aluminium to compliment existing doors and allows easy access to any rooms and buildings. This kit comes with an excellent instruction sheet the user will need a magnifying glass to read - follow the directions and draughty mortice keyholes are no longer draughty.If you are faced with damp problems due to a botched insulation installation job, what can you do about it? A better option for draughty floors would be, where possible, to install insulation below the floorboards. However, if your existing door is doing nothing for your house either visually or in the thermal efficiency stakes, then it might just be time for a change. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). The less obvious areas are keyholes, kitchen cupboards (where pipes are likely to penetrate walls), loft hatches and downlights.

Keyhole draughts can be a nuisance in cold weather, either on an external door or from a cold corridor or hallway into a room. This simple but effective keyhole draught excluder screws to the door and fits under most designer type keyhole key cover escutcheons and lockset door handles on backplate.

Some brush or wiper style strips will also require screws or nails to be fixed into place — if so, check that they are included. Alternatively, you could invest in a brand new letterbox —most new models are designed to be energy efficient and come fitted with both brushes and flaps. For this reason, fitting brush strips or hinged flap draught excluders to this section of the door is highly recommended. He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine.

This sweet Dachshund Draught Excluder from Sophie Allport blocks the path of cold air coming into the house under the door and prevents hot air leaving. There is no need to replace your whole door to upgrade the glass panels, many glazing companies can carry out this job in situ, while others will collect the door and take it away to fit new glass.This is because draught proofing lowers heat loss so it should be possible to turn your heating down. His interest in renewable energy and sustainability was first inspired by visits to the Royal Festival Hall heat pump and the Edmonton heat-from-waste projects. Thereafter, the movement of people around the house, moving in and out, and naturally opening and closing windows and doors will deal with other ventilation needs. Opt for curtains with thick linings and those made from hefty fabrics —thermal curtains would be ideal and make sure the designs you choose are slightly wider and longer than your front door to really exclude all draughts.

Fit draught proofing strips between the door and the frame, often a brush to the bottom and rubber strips either screwed or glued to the frame. Hot air rises up and could disappear through your chimney causing you to spend unnecessary money on heating bills.They block gaps permanently so be careful when you apply them – wipe off any excess with a damp cloth before it dries.