Heat Loss and Draughts

Cold floors are one of the most noticeable signs that heat is being lost faster than it should be, especially in winter. Even when the heating is working well, the floor can stay cool enough to make a room feel colder overall. This usually happens because the floor itself is sitting above an area that … Read more

It’s common for a hallway to feel noticeably colder than the rest of the home, and it often becomes more obvious when the heating has been on for a while. The hallway sits in a part of the house where warm air naturally escapes and cold air gathers, so even if the living areas feel … Read more

Cold air moving through plug sockets is more common than people expect, especially in homes where the socket sits on an external wall. The wall behind it often has small gaps where the cable passes through, and these openings can allow cold air to travel into the room. It doesn’t feel like a major source … Read more

It’s fairly common to seal a draught and then notice it creeping back again a few days or weeks later. Even when the windows and doors have been checked, the room can still feel colder than expected, especially during the evening or early morning. In most cases, the draught hasn’t actually returned from the same … Read more

It’s common for a home to feel cooler than expected even when the heating is on, and the reason is often a combination of small areas where heat slips out without being noticed. Many UK homes, especially ones that haven’t had recent insulation updates, lose warmth through gaps and weak points that aren’t immediately obvious. … Read more

The hallway is usually the coldest part of a UK home, and once you understand how a hallway actually behaves, it makes complete sense. It sits right next to the front door, it has stairs pulling heat upwards, and it’s normally the last place anyone insulates properly. The result? Even if the living room is … Read more