If you are faced with damp problems due to a botched insulation installation job, what can you do about it? If you choose to employ people to do the work just bear in mind that it is not complex and does not need expensive specialist skills. If the fireplace is used then consider installing a log burning stove and sealing the chimney around the flue. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees.

this initial burst of enthusiasm lead to him trying (and failing) to build a biogas digester to convert pig manure into fuel, at a Kent oast-house, his first conversion project. They are often also used for insulating windows and usually have a self-adhesive backing, making fitting simple —just cut to fit and stick into place to form a tight seal between the door and its frame. Yep very strange about the keyhole as it is modern pvc doors, i was looking for escutcheon but need to find one that fits my key hole type, i don't think the one above does. It is important when using self-adhesive strips to ensure that the door and frame are scrupulously clean to get the strips to adhere well and you should aim for a tight fit when cutting them to the right size too.Brushed letterbox excluders are commonly used on letterboxes to avoid draughts, but there are also magnetic styles available. Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. This sweet Dachshund Draught Excluder from Sophie Allport blocks the path of cold air coming into the house under the door and prevents hot air leaving. Although often thought of as a traditional and perhaps rather old fashioned idea, do not underestimate the difference hanging thick, heavy curtains in front of draughty spots, such as windows and old doors, can make.

Soft, long cushions or bolsters designed to be pushed up to the base of the door, covering any gaps between the bottom edge and the frame, are surprisingly effective. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. The approximate distance between the width of the screw hole centres measures 9mm and the height screw centres measurement is 34mm. I think my warranty is up on most items like plumbing and that but i know there is a 10 year warranty on the house itself as ive had damp patches fixed by builder and no charge and he is quite decent.Pick a day when there is air movement outside, but not a gale, and the house is up to its usual temperature. Draught-free homes are comfortable at lower temperatures – so you may be able to turn down your thermostat, saving even more on your energy bills. This kit comes with an excellent instruction sheet the user will need a magnifying glass to read - follow the directions and draughty mortice keyholes are no longer draughty. The sliding cover doesn't fall out if fitted correctly and the difference this thing makes is amazing - my husband was sceptical and was ready to visit the ironmonger for something he would have to drill to fit but this simple cover works brilliantly, we no longer have to 'brace ourselves' to go through front and back vestibules.

If there is a gap at the bottom of the door, block it with a draught excluder – you can make one stuffed with used plastic bags or bits of spare material. What an incredible invention this is and I'm quite serious - no drilling, just clean the area with a good cleaner (we used isopropyl alcohol wipes), put the adhesive tape on the unit with the little extension 'lift' grip at the bottom, and apply to the cleaned area.Metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached, which are long-lasting, but cost a little more. Fit a covered escutcheon over the keyhole —a metal disc that is screwed into place and slides out of the way to allow for the key. Neighbours are in the same position, there is only 20 or so houses in our small site, and i believe the town houses and semi detached houses are better but mine is detached, bigger, with bigger windows and patio doors so think im loosing more heat. Areas to focus on are floor boards, skirting boards, where window and door frames meet the wall and the ceiling-to-wall junctions.