To draught-proof the first of these, you can simply put a compression seal or foam strip around the perimeter of the bottom of the loft hatch. When the hatch sits in place, the seal should ensure that all draughts are stopped.

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Fill the gaps with flexible fillers, clear or brown silicone mastic, decorators’ caulk or similar products. For the threshold of the door (the piece at the bottom) special draught proofing products are available that fit to the exact width of your door. Drop down hatch has a push catch so needs to be raised slightly higher to release and secure latch. Hatch made of plywood, size 3x2ft. Some years ago I made some 'sausage like' draught excluders of plastic stuffed with loft insulation and pinned them around the framework. When closed, this set-up stops the draught. That means that every home could probably do with some draught excluders, with the possible exception of very modern high spec doors and windows, which should be relatively air tight and not require anything further. Draught proofing really does make a huge difference to a home. Should you use Draught Excluders Between Rooms?A chimney balloon in place – Image courtesy of greensource.construction.com Draught Proofing Electrical Fittings in Ceilings or Walls I just used the self adhesive foam strip onto the frame so it compresses against the ply hatch when closed. Adjust the latch so the foam allows enough compression to operate latch, both to open and close And finally, if you have the very old style of loft door that isn’t hinged or even attached to anything fear not! You should be able to use the techniques we’ve talked about above to draught-proof and insulate that too.

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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? I am trying to replace a loft door the maximum available opening is 695mmx880mm there is enough room to have a 50mm architrave type trim around this opening. Draughty homes are uncomfortable. It’s also a waste of money if the heat that you’ve paid for escapes through gaps and cold air comes whistling in from outside. The good news is that draught-proofing is easy and our DIY draught-proofing guide will help you plug those gaps and stay cosy at home.Around door and window frames, there are a wide range of self adhesive draught excluders that will do the job reasonably well, although some brands may need replacing every few years, as they have to put up with some big changes in temperature over the course of a year. Draught Proofing Other Areas As for internal doors, or external doors with less footfall, and easily movable draught excluder, for example our range of animal draught excluders, are perfect. Draught proofing is slightly different. Draughts between rooms can make you feel colder, even if the air itself isn’t colder. Further, if you have your living room warmer than the rest of the house, draught proofing under the connecting doors will help prevent those convection type draughts as the colder air gets under the door from the adjoining room. Draught Proofing Floorboards It’s important to distinguish between draught-proofing and insulating your loft hatch as these are not the same thing. Insulating a loft hatch provides additional material to prevent heat from escaping from the loft hatch. Examples of insulation might be blanket insulation or loose-fill insulation. Find our full guide on how to insulate your loft hatch here.