The good news is that draught proofing your home is as simple as making sure the frame and any keyholes and letterboxes, are sealed tight enough to keep the cold air out and the warm air in, but not so tight as to make opening and closing the door difficult.

Measure the gap between the bottom of your door and the floor and then cut the strip to a suitable length, making sure that the bristles of the brush reach the floor before screwing the bar in place. If you’re in a hurry you could always use silicone sealant, though we would definitely recommend something a little more stable. Whatever sealing option you use, however, you should always remember to inspect it annually (particularly in the months leading up to winter) and make adjustments where necessary.While uPVC doors can be fixed with self-adjustable hinges, a self-adjustable hinge may require reinstallation. Hinges that adjust themselves may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Removable pins Changing the weatherstripping on your upvc patio doors can be a simple process. First, remove the old strips and clean them with an all-purpose cleaner. Once the stripping is free of grime and old adhesive, cut it to fit the width and length of your doors. Be sure not to overlap the strips. Lastly, apply adhesive to the strip to secure it to the doors.

If your doors are not fitted with studs, you can fix them by drilling a hole through the hinge and the pin. Then, place a set screw in it to keep it in place. This way, you can easily access the screw when the door is open. Insulating stripsThe two most common fixes for sealing the bottom edge of an external door are hinged flap draught excluders and brush strips. Rubber, hinged flap draught excluders are installed in a similar fashion, but the brush strip is replaced by a flexible rubber excluder. Another option for the bottom of your door is door sweep weatherstripping, which fastens to the bottom of your door via a metal groove that you simply slide on before screwing into place. Through the Keyhole Anglian Home Improvements is a trading name of Anglian Windows Limited and is a credit broker, not a lender, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). FCA Register no: 302334. The register can be accessed through https://www.fca.org.uk If you would like further advice on why your door might be draughty, please get in touch with us. At Anglian, our doors are made to measure for a perfect fit. If you feel your door has been poorly fitted it may be that your door supplier did not comply with industry standards. At Anglian, every door meets or exceeds all industry standards. We're based throughout the UK, so our engineers are readily available to attend to your property. The adhesives used with these strips can be temperamental, however, so make sure the door and the frame are both clean. When installing these strips, the top and sides of your door framemust first be measured to ensure a tight fit.