Draught can be a major source of discomfort, increasing your heating costs by up to 25% in the winter. It is said that if all the sources of draughts in a typical home were added together, it would be equivalent to having a 1.5 metre by 1.0 metre hole in the wall!

This HomeServe video here will give you a few ideas on how you can fix the drafty windows and doors. But make sure you notify your landlord before you do any insulation by yourself, as the materials you use could be damaging to the property.

Sealing out draughts

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