 Draft Proofing.If you can feel cold air coming in then warm air is going out!If you can feel cold air coming in around the windows in your home it means warm air is escaping. Sitting in a draught doesn't just give you a pain in the neck, in a typical home 20 per cent of all heat loss is through ventilation and draughts. Draught proofing works by simply filling the gaps and decreasing the amount of cold air entering your home. There are several types of materials available from brushes, foams and sealants to strips and shaped rubber or plastic. Polar Warm can help you decide which is best for your home. Draught proofing is a cost effective way to reduce heating bills. Polar Warm only use quality products, this increases their performance and durability. Installed materials conform to the standard BS 7386. The savingsBy installing draught proofing you could save around £25 a year on your heating bills and reduce your emissions by around 150kg of carbon dioxide (CO 2) each year. ConsiderationsThere are a number of things you should also think about such as; Adequate ventilation is as important as draught proofing - and essential if you have solid fuel fires, gas fires or a boiler with an open flue; Ventilation is especially important in kitchens and bathrooms and you should consider fitting an extractor fan in these areas if condensation is a problem. You could also open a window when cooking, running hot water or drying clothes; Background ventilation can be provided by trickle vents in the window frame which will reduce the need to open windows; Have your chimneys swept regularly and check air bricks for blockages.
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