Draughtproofing and Insulation

A Practical Guide

Tony Cowling

• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9780719842641
• Year: 2023

Many households will be paying 10–15% more than they should on their heating bill because of draughts, and when a lack of insulation is also an issue, that figure goes up. However, many draughts are easily fixed, and for a little outlay a considerable sum can be saved. Insulation can often be installed by the homeowner and lead to a substantial reduction in heating bills. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of draughtproofing and insulation, with principles and techniques that can be applied in all homes.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• Chapter One Locating the Problem
• Chapter Two Air Sealing
• Chapter Three Ventilation, Draughts and Condensation
• Chapter Four How Insulation Works
• Chapter Five What to do First
• Chapter Six Ceilings
• Chapter Seven Lofts, Roofs and Chimneys
• Chapter Eight Walls
• Chapter Nine Floors
• Chapter Ten Doors and Windows
• Chapter Eleven Pipework and Hot-Water Cylinders
• Chapter Twelve Dot-and-Dabbed Plasterboard Problems
• Chapter Thirteen The First-Floor Void
• Chapter Fourteen Draughtproofing Sliding Sash Windows
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Appendix I Tools and Materials
• Appendix II Heat Loss Checklist
• Appendix III History of Reading DraughtBusters
• Index