Stormguard Around Loft Attic Hatch Door Draught Excluder Seal Strip Weather Proofing Insulation. (4 x 685mm, Brown)

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And likewise, if you have a hinged hatch that swings downwards but rests against a post within the hatch casing/frame when shut then you’d apply the strip around that post. I noticed that when I added just the bubble wrap it seemed to clear up, now that might have been a total coincidence and a change in the weather im not sure. Failing that, you can simply use the headings below as a checklist of common areas where draughtiness can be a problem. If the loft is insulated at the ceiling joist level, then insulating your loft hatch should confer a substantial benefit.

The amount of air infiltration to your property will also depend on its exposure to wind so if you are on a hillside or near the coast then it is even more beneficial for you have good draught proofing.If you have an unheated space below your ground floor (either a full basement or the void beneath a suspended floor) then you need to consider the ground floor as an external surface where you can lose heat.

Each has its benefits and aesthetic differences, but all are highly effective at preventing draughts from entering your home. If you don't have space for the thicker PIR boards then an insulated foil blanket is an alternative, although these often have limited insulation effect in our experience due to their thin construction.The revolutionary design of the multi-point catch mechanism means that the GL251 door can maintain a more effective draught seal around the entire accessible opening, helping to meet the air leakage requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations and preventing the problem of moist warm air from entering the roof space causing condensation and heat loss issues.

I cant seem to find any polystyrene insulation that is rated as fire proof in any way or doesn't this matter? We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the Section 75 guide for protection tips). Install four latches on opposing sides of the hatch and trim so that when you pull down on the hatch they secure it against the compressed gasket. Plus, these will fully enable you to ensure fire is contained to one area to reduce the threat to life and property.Some years ago I made some 'sausage like' draught excluders of plastic stuffed with loft insulation and pinned them around the framework. If you’ve got the type of hatch that rests on the frame surrounding, and swings into your loft, then a compression seal or foam strip can be applied around the edge of that frame. If you’re lucky this only causes heat loss in the winter and brings attic heat into the home in the summer. So whether you need to seal up the bottom of your front door or want to minimise the breeze coming into your letterbox, there’s something for you here.