As the name suggests, these are inflatable bags which can be fitted up the chimney before being pumped full of air.

A fall from height can lead to very serious injuries so always make sure you’ve got a good solid ladder and ideally ask a friend to help if possible. I did have terrible condensation in some parts of the loft last winter, dripping down from the roof onto the floor / hatch below (thankfully nothing in the loft got damaged) it wasn't the entire roof, just part of it. And this is actually quite common and one that can be made much much worse if the insulation is being squashed. A thermal camera survey is the best way to determine whether you have draughts coming underneath the skirting boards. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.

You will need to use a ladder to complete the job, and if you feel unsafe or unsteady doing so, it might be better to employ the services of a certified installer instead. By sealing the gaps along the door frame, you can significantly cut down on the infiltration of sound, light, drafts, moisture, fire, and smoke. If you have a hinged loft hatch that doesn’t rest on a post then you’ll need to apply the foam strips to both the hatch surround and inside of the hatch frame so that the two strips meet and squash together a tiny bit. Some years ago I made some 'sausage like' draught excluders of plastic stuffed with loft insulation and pinned them around the framework. Because they slide rather than swing open it's more difficult to attach a seal without affecting the operation of the window.

Once you have done this, you should then put an equivalent strip on the interior of the hatch frame.be sure to leave the door at least 48 hours after applying the sealant before opening to allow it to set properly. We hope this has given you a fairly quick and easy solution to stopping that annoying loft draft from entering your home! The bright yellow spot in the centre of the image is the bathroom extractor fan – an example of controlled ventilation that you'd be ill-advised to seal. The best method is to add soft "brush pile" seals around the contact surfaces, however this is a specialist job that involves dismantling the window and can be expensive. However you can use ordinary glass-fibre insulation enclosed in a strong plastic bag/sheet stapled to the hatch cover.

One of the most common deficiencies on a Home Inspection Report is a poorly sealed and insulated attic hatch. Out of interest, the joiner told me to fit an extra catch on the door so it doesn't drop down accidentally. The cold (blue) areas around the sides and top of the door in the first image are caused by air leakage. External door draught excluders come in a range of configurations, including self-adhesive strips, brush strips, foam and rubber seals, and rain deflectors.For unused keyholes (or those used from one side only) you can seal with a little strip of self-adhesive tape. This solution will fix the draughts and provide a well-insulated ground floor which feels warmer underfoot. The bottom edge has had a brush seal installed but the second image shows that this is less effective. However, the boards kept falling off the double-sided tape, so it's now got a load of parcel tape holding it down as well now.

This right stipulates that for most products purchased online you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund under the consumer contracts regulations 2013.With these hygienic seals, you have the option to specify the colour of the seal, with a completely white seal, white backing with a black seal, or brown backing with a brown seal. The simple answer is that cold air is coming into your loft space under the eaves (just underneath the edge of your roof).