Draught Exclusion and Prevention

Draughts happen where there are unwanted gaps in the construction of your home, and where openings are left uncovered.

You’ll find draughts at any accidental gap in your home that leads outside, such as:

• windows
• doors – including keyholes and letterboxes
• loft hatches
• electrical fittings on walls and ceilings
• suspended floorboards
• pipework leading outside
• ceiling-to-wall joints

You should block most of these – but be careful in areas that need good ventilation:

• areas where there are open fires or open flues
• rooms where a lot of moisture is produced, such as the kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.