Sealing in the heat during the cold weather is essential for keeping the house warm.
With temperatures set to continue to fluctuate into February, many households are still using the heating daily.
Energy costs remain high, and so short-term solutions to combat the cost of living and minimise bills are popular with homeowners.
James Elston, Director at Boiler Central recommends using a draught blocking tape, which luckily can be bought cheaply on Amazon.
The Draught Excluder Tape can be used on doors or windows, and comes in different thicknesses and lengths.
Buy: Draught Excluder Tape (£4.99)
James goes on to say: ”hidden gaps let heat slip away without us noticing. Draft blocking tape is like our secret weapon – it seals these gaps and stops silent heat leaks. It’s not just about what you can see. If not properly sealed, windows can be a major source of heat loss.
”Draft blocking tape is a cost-effective way to strengthen your windows, ensuring your warmth stays inside and doesn’t escape unnoticed. It’s a protective shield for your home against heat loss and can help save hundreds of pounds a year.”
The nifty tape uses an adhesive backing strip to attach onto window and door frames to weatherproof them and keep the cold air at bay.
It can also help to reduce dust, mould and sound, and could be worth considering for those living near busy roads.
Amazon shoppers are commenting on the appearance, easy application and quality of the draught excluder tape.
So Soki said: ”So we have older wooden windows and the draft excluders have helped to retain the heat. Whilst it may not be a long-term fix, it definitely helps at the moment to reduce heat loss rather than forking out so much on new windows. Also has helped on the wooden doors where there have again been drafts coming in. Seems to stick pretty well too, doesn’t stick out too much and doesn’t affect opening or closing them either.”
B.D commented: ”The best solution is to get your window fixed by an expert who will make it fit perfectly, but for small fixes where you’ve got a little draught or some noise is getting in, this will do the job.”
The tape is a temporary solution so is unlikely to last long term, but worth a try as a cost-effective solution during the colder months, and can be replaced.
