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Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

How to draught-proof a front door — expert-approved tips to shut out the cold and prevent internal heat from escaping

Front door covered in mustard door curtains with a tartan dog draught excluder on the floor.

If you feel a breeze every time you walk through your hallway, you’re spending a fortune on your energy bills but your house still feels cold, or you can see noticeable gaps around your front door, it’s highly likely that you need to draught-proof your front door. Thankfully, this is easy enough to do.

Yes, if you’re trying to save energy at home, it’s essential to draught-proof your home to shut out the cold and prevent internal heat from escaping. But while most people focus their attention on draught-proofing a window, many forget that a front door can be just as unforgiving during the winter months. After all, gaps around a front door can open your home to the elements.

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