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If you’ve ever felt a cold draught sneaking beneath your doors, you’re not alone - they’re a common problem in almost all types of buildings, causing heat loss and higher energy bills. Draught excluders are a popular solution, as they are a simple and inexpensive way to save money and keep your home warmer.
But are draught excluders worth it and how exactly do they work?
Yes! Draught excluders are absolutely worth it, as they are an inexpensive yet effective tool designed to block cold air from entering and prevent warmth from escaping through gaps around doors and windows. By sealing these small openings, draught blockers make a genuinely noticeable difference in improving insulation, reducing heat loss and lowering your energy bills throughout the year.
They come in various forms, from brush strips to rubber seals, and are widely used in both commercial and domestic spaces due to their versatility and cost effectiveness.
Even the smallest gaps around doors and windows can let in cold air, making your space feel cooler and your heating system work harder. This constant heat loss not only causes higher energy consumption and increased heating bills, but also makes your space less cosy and comfortable.
Draught excluders work as a barrier that seals these gaps and blocks airflow, keeping cool air outside. By reducing heat loss, they help maintain a stable temperature for longer, allowing you to rely less on heating and achieve better energy efficiency. In fact, according to the Energy Saving Trust, draught proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to reduce heat loss and could even save you up to £40 a year!
You can make your own draught excluder at home using almost any type of fabric you choose. Old socks, clothes you no longer need, or even a pair of tights can do the trick. Once you’ve picked your fabric, you need to pin and sew it so it forms a tube-like shape and fill it in. For the filling, use something heavy to keep your draught excluder in place, like rice, sand or pebbles.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, professional solution that works both as an external door and an internal door draught excluder, brush strips are a great option. Made of flexible brush filaments, they are effective at blocking out cold air, dust and debris, while still allowing the door to open and close smoothly.
What’s more, brush draught excluders are designed to withstand frequent use and maintain their shape for years to come and are quite versatile, suitable for wood, uPVC, and metal doors.
Draught excluders are generally easy to fit. The first step of the process involves measuring the gap under your door to choose the correct size. After you’ve purchased your draught excluder, you’ll need to cut the strip to fit the length of your door and secure it in place using screws or adhesive (depending on the model). At the end, make sure that the excluder forms a firm but flexible seal without restructuring door movement.
If you need step-by-step instructions on how to fit a draught excluder, you can refer to our illustrated fitting guide.
JA Seals is a trusted supplier of high-quality draft excluders for homeowners and businesses alike. With years of experience in draught-proofing solutions, we supply industry-leading products that deliver durability and maximum protection against drafts, debris and dust. We offer various trim lengths for our brush draught excluders to suit different door gaps:
Whatever your exact door dimensions, our products can be trimmed to match those for a customised fit. They come fitted with 90° or 180° for a secure finish, and each product is available in convenient one-meter lengths. However, if your door requires an excluder longer than one meter, that’s not a problem! Visit our Industrial Brush Strips Section 1 page for additional options.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, long-lasting solution to reduce heat loss and improve insulation, browse our range here and find the perfect draught excluder for your home or business today!
