Sealing & draughtproofing guides — HomeGraft

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SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSBlock chimney draughts with a chimney balloonFit a chimney balloon to block draughts from an unused chimney, checking safety first.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSDraughtproof a casement window with self-adhesive stripFit self-adhesive foam or rubber strip around a casement window to stop draughts in one afternoon.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSDraughtproof a front door with brush and foam sealsFit foam and brush seals to a front door to stop draughts, in one short DIY session.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSDraughtproof a loft hatchSeal, tighten and insulate a loft hatch in one session to stop cold air pouring into the room below.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSDraughtproof a sash windowFit brush and compression seals to a sash window to cut draughts, without disturbing the sash cords.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSDraughtproof internal doorsStop draughts round an internal door by sealing the frame and the door bottom with the right foam, brush or fire-rated strip.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSFit a draught excluder to the bottom of a doorFit a self-adhesive or screw-fix draught excluder to the bottom of a door to stop cold air and cut heating bills.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSFit a hot water cylinder jacketWrap a British Standard insulation jacket around your hot water cylinder to cut heat loss and lower bills.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSFit a letterbox draught excluderFit a letterbox draught excluder to stop cold air whistling through your front door in under an hour.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSFit an automatic door-bottom sealFit a drop-down seal to your door's bottom edge to block draughts, working through removal, cutting, fixing, and testing.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSFit magnetic secondary glazing panelsFit a magnetic secondary glazing panel to cut draughts and noise, using the right fixing for your window reveal.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 7 STEPSFit secondary glazing filmLine window panes with clear film and tape to cut draughts and heat loss without touching the existing glazing.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 7 STEPSInsulate a loft cold water tankWrap your loft cold tank and pipework in insulation to stop freezing, while keeping vital gaps clear underneath and around fittings.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSInsulate under a suspended timber floorLift boards, support and fit insulation between joists with an airflow gap, then refit boards and seal draughts for a warmer floor.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSKeep airbricks and vents clear when draughtproofingClear blocked airbricks, fix any that are covered, then draughtproof the rest of the house without blocking essential ventilation.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 7 STEPSLag hot and cold water pipesWrap exposed hot and cold pipework in foam lagging to stop heat loss and reduce the risk of frozen pipes.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSRemove old silicone completelyStrip out old, mouldy silicone completely using a knife and remover, then clean and dry the joint ready for fresh sealant.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSReplace a perished uPVC door sealFit a new rubber seal around your uPVC door frame to stop draughts and keep the door closing snugly.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSReseal a bathStrip out old bath sealant, clean the joint, then apply and smooth a neat new bead of sealant.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSReseal a shower trayRemove old, mouldy sealant from around your shower tray and apply a neat, waterproof bead to stop leaks.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSReseal around a kitchen sink or worktopStrip out old, mouldy sealant around your sink or worktop and lay a clean, watertight new bead in one session.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSSeal a leaking conservatory roofFind the leaking joint, clear old sealant, then reseal the roof and house-wall flashing properly so it stays watertight.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSSeal a leaking uPVC window frame jointStrip out old, failed sealant around the window frame and replace it with a neat, weatherproof bead to stop draughts and leaks.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSSeal around a basinStrip out old, mouldy sealant and run a neat new bead around your basin to stop water getting behind it.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSSeal around a door frame outsideStrip out old sealant, clean the gap, then run a fresh weatherproof bead around the door frame to stop draughts and damp.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSSeal around a window frame insideStrip old cracked sealant, clean the gap, then run a fresh bead of sealant around the window frame to stop draughts and damp.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSSeal around a window frame outsideRemove old sealant, clean and dry the gap, then run a fresh weatherproof bead around the window frame to stop draughts and damp.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 8 STEPSSeal around the base of a toiletRemove old sealant from a toilet's base, clean up, then apply a fresh bead to stop water and draughts.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSSeal gaps around pipes through walls and floorsFill gaps around pipes through walls and floors with the right sealant, foam or fire-rated product for each wall type.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSSeal the gap between skirting and floorClean the gap, mask the edges, then run a neat, flexible bead of caulk or silicone to stop draughts and dust.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 9 STEPSSeal the gap under a garage doorFit a new rubber seal under your garage door to block draughts, water and leaves getting in.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 11 STEPSStop bath sealant cracking every few monthsRemove old sealant, secure a wobbly bath, then reseal properly so the joint stops cracking again.

SEALING & DRAUGHTPROOFING · 10 STEPSTop up loft insulationAdd a fresh layer of loft insulation over your existing layer to cut heat loss and lower your heating bills.