Draught proofing is a process designed to reduce the amount of heat lost from a house through gaps in its outer shell. These may be gaps in window frames, under doors, through letterboxes, or even through plug sockets. Up to 10% of a home’s heating bill can be wasted through draughts, blowing cold air around a home and letting warm air escape.
The government provides grants for draught proofing, which means that it can be implemented at a very low cost. Plastic strips are fitted to all windows and outside doors, and interior doors have plastic strips fitted to the top and sides, with a brush at the bottom. This prevents cold air from flowing around the home, and means that empty rooms don’t need to be heated, as they won’t cool other rooms down.
