A simple and cost-effective way of saving energy and money by reducing heat loss and preventing draughts. Draught excluder brush strips can also help keep debris out, whilst rain deflectors keep water away. This scenario might be the trickiest to accomplish out of the three but with the help of a pencil and ruler or tape measure, it shouldn’t be too difficult. Once cut to size, simply glue to the loft-facing side of the hatch door with your choice of adhesive. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

The hatch will then press up against the tape when it is closed and create the necessary seal to prevent the draughts from passing through. The insulation will both slow heat loss and add ballast to the hatch to improve the seal at the weatherstripping. Yes, we do but our transport charges incorporated in the site do not cover these areas, please contact our sales team on 01858 455055 during office hours for costs; or we will contact you to make the additional payment once you have completed your online purchase. Out of interest, the joiner told me to fit an extra catch on the door so it doesn't drop down accidentally. Getting something totally free is likely to get a true MoneySaver's heart pumping faster than any cardio workout ever could.

To draught-proof the first of these, you can simply put a compression seal or foam strip around the perimeter of the bottom of the loft hatch.

Unless a fireplace is actively used – which is much less likely nowadays – you can seal the chimney to save energy.Even if the rest of your loft has been fully insulated, it is important not to forget the loft hatch. Draught-proofing the loft hatch at the same time will also help ensure you gain the maximum savings on your energy bills, too and helps to insulate your home. I am trying to replace a loft door the maximum available opening is 695mmx880mm there is enough room to have a 50mm architrave type trim around this opening. For those without the luxury of a thermal camera, you can rely on the sense of touch to identify cold areas (or contact us about a thermal survey).

One simple and inexpensive method is to stick a plastic bag over the top of the hatch (without going over the edges, as this would prevent you from opening it). Stuff the bag full of insulation and seal it closed, making sure the seal won’t break when you open and close the loft as this could result in you inhaling the fibres or them getting on your skin. This will allow some air to pass through (good ventilation) while preventing uncontrolled loss of warm air. Millions of people would have to double their incomes to escape financial hardship, says anti-poverty charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation in a new report published today.And finally, if you have the very old style of loft door that isn’t hinged or even attached to anything fear not! Some years ago I made some 'sausage like' draught excluders of plastic stuffed with loft insulation and pinned them around the framework.

Its stance of putting consumers first is protected and enshrined in the legally-binding MSE Editorial Code. Letterboxes with flaps and brush seals are available and are worth considering if your current letterbox is a source of draughts.Whilst it is a **** poor job, seals are needed anyway as even a millimetre gap will still let air bleed. But, if that's not enough, I've rounded up 20 ways you can exercise and get fit without spending a penny, both outdoors and at home. If your unluckily the humid air escaping will condense in the cold attic causing mold and even structural rot. Victorian houses were commonly built with suspended timber floors which are good for avoiding damp issues, but they allow significant leakage of cold air. cut off some normal insulation, pop it into a black bin bag and staple it to the hatch - jobs a goodun!