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The Story of Draught Dodgers – A Tale of Ingenuity and Innovation
Table of Contents A Cold New Beginning Realising Heating Alone Wasn’t the Answer The First DIY Draught Proofing Attempts The Trouble with Sticky Rubber Stuff… Sticky rubber weather seals – what we wished we knew: The…
Custom Width Underfloor Insulation: When Joists Refuse to Behave
Awkward joist widths? When to turn-and-tear, and when custom cut Value Poly is worth considering.
Why Can’t I Find a VEU Draught Proofing Installer?
Trying to get free VEU draught proofing in Victoria but cannot find an installer? Here’s why the scheme is harder to access — and what to do instead.
Tasmania, We Have Polyester Underfloor Insulation Supply!
For the last six years, we have been trying – doggedly, stubbornly, occasionally ridiculously – to get a great polyester insulation supply back into Tasmania. And now, finally, we can say it: Tasmania, Value Poly…
The Doors You Forgot About Are Letting the Weather Win
Draughty doors are not just a winter problem. A poorly sealed door can let cold air in during winter, hot air in during summer, and your expensive heating or cooling out through gaps you may not have checked. And the…
Your Door Snake Is Trying Its Best. Bless It.
Table of Contents Your Door Snake Is Trying Its Best. Bless It. The Problem Is That Doors Keep Opening Blocking a Draught Is Not the Same as Sealing a Door The Door Snake Cannot Reach the Sides Then There Is the…
Can You Use Draught Dodgers with a Screen Door?
Table of Contents Can You Use Draught Dodgers with a Screen Door? Yes, but only if there’s enough breathing room. People Also Ask: ⇒ Can I use a Draught Dodger if I have a screen door? ⇒ Why do I need 22mm of space? ⇒…
How to Measure Your Door Gaps Before Buying a Door Seal
Table of Contents Why Measuring Your Door Gaps Matters What You’ll Need Step 1: Look at the Whole Door Step 2: Check the Latch Side Step 3: Check the Hinge Side Step 4: Check Across the Top Step 5: Measure the Bottom…
Dust Trails: The Dirty Little Secret of Draughty Doors
Not Dirt. Data. The weirdly satisfying door test that shows where your home is leaking air Before we start, we need you to do something. Go to your front door. Or your back door. Or that side laundry door…
How to Stop Door Draughts Properly – Not Just at the Bottom
Table of Contents Most door draughts are not just coming from the bottom of the door The Problem With Door-Bottom-Only Fixes Why Door Snakes Don’t Really Solve Door Draughts “But I Already Have a Door Snake…” Why Cheap…
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Home – Without Making Your Home Cold
A house can look perfectly clean and still have pretty poor indoor air quality. You can vacuum. You can open a window for five worthy minutes. You can light a candle called something like Ocean Drift & Emotional…
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