How to Save Energy On Sash Windows
Sash windows are an elegant way to add character and class to your period home, but for some they can be a cause for concern. Although they are inherently inefficient, modern thermal upgrades have been developed that can have a…
Which is better: chimney sheep or chimney balloon?
As chimneys are designed to draw air up and out of a building, lots of heat can be lost in this way. Blocking it with a draught excluder can be a good quick fix to keep you warm and stop…
Do draught excluders work?
Draught excluders are a really simple way to save you money and make your home warmer in winter. Do they really make a difference? And what type of excluder works best? What is the Best Draught Excluder? Anything that blocks…
Energy saving housekeeping ahead of winter
About this time of year we always see a bit of a spike in our website traffic. Obviously being an energy saving website, as you might expect we get more website traffic during the cooler winter months than during the…
Draught Proofing Floors
What type of floor do I have? Most floors in the UK are either solid (concrete) or suspended (usually timber floorboards). Solid floors don’t really tend to have draught issues associated with them, but suspended timber floors are definitely worth…
Draught Proofing Doors
Where should I look for draughts? Around the door frame The keyhole The letterbox Obviously draught proofing external doors should be the priority, since this will stop cold outside air entering the property; but doors that separate cold rooms from…