How to Draught Proof Doors and Windows
Sealing gaps around windows and doors prevents cold air from entering and warm air from escaping during the colder months. This helps maintain a consistent temperature in the home, ultimately leading to reduced energy bills and lower carbon emissions. Draught-proofing materials can be purchased from local DIY suppliers and attached to windows and doors. Alternatively, an installer can be hired to perform this work and address any other issues with the windows or doors.
If windows and doors are more than 5 years old, it's likely that their draught-proofing needs to be replaced.
Estimated impact of actions
Cost of actions taken
£300
Carbon saved per year (kgCO2e)
42
(individual emission saving not household saving)
Cost savings from actions per year
£53
Space given back to nature (m2)
Unknown
Financial benefit to the future world economy
£300