Even if your home is well-insulated, heated or cooled air can leak in and out through gaps and cracks and even exhaust fans. By cutting down on draughts you can save up to 25 per cent of your heating and cooling bills. Weather sealing - or draught proofing - your home is one of the easiest and cheapest ways of lowering energy costs.
Seal gaps and cracks
- Look for gaps and cracks and block or fill them. They are often found around doors and windows. Check floorboards, architraves, skirting boards, sky-lights and cornices - anywhere there are joins.
Install draught stoppers
- Put draught stoppers at the base of doors to help keep warm air in during winter and cool air from escaping in summer.
Check fans, vents and other outlets
- Install automatic closing mechanisms over exhaust fans and vents. Talk to an electrician or supplier for advice. You may be able to add covers to existing fans.
