How draught proofing works
It simply fills gaps and
decreases the amount of cold air entering your home. There
are several types of materials available from brushes, foams
and sealants to strips and shaped rubber or plastic. Draught
proofing is an easy, cost effective way to reduce heating
bills. Most materials are available from DIY stores.
If you're going to do the
work yourself, check the quality of the products. It will
affect their performance and durability. They should conform
to the standard BS 7386. That's what we always look for!
The savings
By installing draught
proofing you could save around £20 a year on your heating
bills and reduce your emissions by 140kg of carbon dioxide
each year.
The following table gives
approximate costs, savings and paybacks for draught
proofing:
|
Annual saving (£/yr)
|
£20
|
|
Installed cost £
|
£200 |
|
Installed payback
|
Around 10 years |
|
DIY cost
|
£90
|
|
DIY payback
|
5
years |
|
CO2 saving per year
|
155kg |
How the savings add up
If everyone in the UK draught
proofed their homes, we'd save around £130m.
