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Find the draughts in your home

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Noticeable gaps around external doorsAsk about a suitable door seal.Draughts around window framesCheck a suitable seal or have fixed gaps assessed.An unused open fireplaceAsk about a safe removable treatment and ventilation.Draughts around exhaust fansAsk about a suitable cover that preserves ventilation.Bare windows or short curtainsConsider suitable curtains and safe clearances.Heating unused roomsReview zoning and doors with the system’s instructions.Heating controls do not match occupancySet a comfortable schedule around who is home.Uncertain or patchy ceiling insulationArrange a professional assessment from a safe location.Condensation, mould or a gas applianceGet ventilation or appliance advice before sealing.

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A prioritised list of observations, not a heat-loss survey or a dollar-saving estimate. Keep required vents, flues and combustion-air openings clear. Do not enter a roof space, cover electrical equipment or seal a working fireplace. Ask an appropriate professional about gas appliances, dampness, condensation and ventilation. Renters should agree changes with the owner.

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Ceiling insulation keeps warmth in the room below. Manage draughts where cold air gets in, but keep required vents clear.

Keep the warmth. Manage the air.

Ceiling insulation
Warm room
Manage draughts
Keep required vents clear

A conceptual building envelope: insulation slows heat flow; suitable seals reduce unwanted draughts. Required ventilation and combustion-air openings must stay clear. Use qualified help for roof-space work.

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