What type of draught excluder is best?

There's no single best type, it depends on the opening. A rubber door draught excluder gives a firm weather seal on exterior doors, a brush draught excluder suits sliding or moving edges, and a foam draught seal is a quick fix for lighter gaps.

How do I measure for the right door or window draught excluder size and thickness?

Measure the gap you're sealing along its full length, then check how wide and how deep that gap is so the seal takes it up without forcing the door or window. Run your hand around the whole opening to find where the air gets in, as the gap often varies.

How do I make a self-adhesive seal stick properly?

Thoroughly clean the door or window frame face with a degreasing cleaner to remove dirt, grease, and loose paint before application. Ensure the frame surface is completely dry and warm before pressing the self-adhesive rubber or foam tape firmly into place.

How do I stop draughts from window frames?

You can use window seals fitted to the frame or closing edge to take up the gap when the window shuts. Self adhesive EPDM 'E' profile seals gaps around windows with little effort and no drilling. Find where the air comes through, then pick the seal that fits that part of the frame.

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Learn more about seals & draught excluders

A seal and a draught excluder do related jobs. A seal usually runs along the frame or closing edge of a door or window to take up the gap when it shuts. A draught excluder is a brush strip used at the bottom edge of a door where most cold air gets in.

Typical uses

External entrance doors: Sealing door bottoms, jambs, and head rebates against wind-driven rain and cold air gaps.
Window maintenance: Replacing worn weatherstrips in timber sash, casement, and uPVC window frames.
Internal doors: Quietening internal doors and reducing draughts between rooms.

How to choose the right seal or draught excluder

Gap size and profile type: Measure the gap width accurately before purchasing - use E-profile or P-profile rubber seals for small 1mm to 3mm window gaps, and heavy brush or wiper strips for larger 5mm to 15mm door floor clearances.
Self-adhesive vs. screw-fixing: Choose self-adhesive foam or rubber tapes for quick application on clean uPVC and painted surfaces. Select screw-fixed aluminium carriers for heavy-traffic external timber doors and industrial gates.
Material durability: Opt for EPDM rubber or silicone seals over standard open-cell foam for external applications, as rubber offers superior weather resistance, water repellency and spring-back memory.

Before you order

Check the gap size, the threshold type and material matches your project requirements.
Confirm there is enough clearance so the door still closes properly once the seal is fitted, especially on tighter openings and busy access points.

Explore our range of seals & draught excluders

Our range of seals and draught excluders covers door and window applications, so you can find the right product for the opening. Look for weather resistant, screw fixed options for external doors, lighter self adhesive seals for interior doors, and door seal strips and window seals for frame and closing edge work.

FAQs about seals & draught excluders

What type of draught excluder is best?
How do I measure for the right door or window draught excluder size and thickness?
How do I make a self-adhesive seal stick properly?
How do I stop draughts from window frames?

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