Everything UK homeowners need to know about door draft excluders - types, materials, installation, and how to stop cold air, noise, and insects for good.

Door Draft Excluder: The Complete UK Buyer's Guide (2026)

Somewhere in your home right now, cold air is getting in for free. It is not asking permission. It is not paying rent. It is sliding under your front door, through your letterbox, around the edges of your back door, and directly into the room where you are trying to feel warm - and your boiler is working overtime to compensate for every single degree it costs you.

The fix costs somewhere between Â£6 and Â£30. It takes about ten minutes to install. And according to the Energy Saving Trust, draught-proofing your doors and windows could save you around Â£85 a year on heating bills in Great Britain.

That is the case for the door draft excluder made in one paragraph. Everything else in this guide is just helping you pick the right one.

Quick answer: A door draught excluder is a seal, strip, brush, or fabric barrier fitted to the bottom or frame of a door to block cold air, dust, noise, and insects from entering through gaps. The best type depends on your door, your gap size, and whether you want a permanent fix or something removable. For a no-fuss, tools-free option that works on any UK front or internal door, the Vekkera double-sided door draft excluder is worth a look before anything else.

Why Your Door Is Losing You Money

Draughty doors are responsible for up to 15% of the heat loss in UK homes. Your heating system works harder to replace that lost heat, which increases both costs and overall energy usage. It is one of those invisible expenses that never shows up as a line item on any bill - it just quietly inflates every single one.

The physics is straightforward: warm air rises and cold air flows in to replace it. Any gap at the bottom of an external door acts as an open invitation for outside air to pour in along the floor, creating exactly the cold ankle feeling that makes you turn the thermostat up rather than address the actual problem.

A front door draught excluder addresses the root cause rather than the symptom. You stop the cold air entering rather than generating more warm air to replace it. The Energy Saving Trust confirms that draught-free homes are comfortable at lower temperatures - so you may be able to turn your thermostat down after fitting one, saving even more on top of the direct heat retention benefit.

In a medium-sized UK home, sealing the gap at a front and back door can save Â£20â€“Â£30 a year. In a larger family house, reducing even one strong draught can be worth Â£30â€“Â£40 annually. Neither figure is life-changing, but a door draft stopper that costs Â£9 and saves Â£35 a year pays for itself in under four months and continues paying back indefinitely. The maths is not complicated.

Draught excluder fitted to bottom of door sealing cold air A well-fitted door draught excluder stops cold air at the source - before it gets into the room.

The 5 Types of Door Draft Excluder (And Which One You Actually Need)

Understanding the different types of door draught excluder is the single most useful thing this guide can do for you - because buying the wrong type is how people end up with a perfectly good product that doesn't work on their specific door.

1. Fabric Draught Excluder (Door Snake / Sausage)

The fabric draught excluder - also called a door snake, sausage draught excluder, or door cushion - is the simplest and most accessible type. A fabric tube filled with sand, polyester wadding, buckwheat hulls, or glass beads sits against the bottom of the door on the inside, creating a physical barrier against draughts at floor level.

The case for fabric draught excluders is straightforward: no tools, no drilling, no adhesive, no commitment. You place it, it works, and you move it if you need to. For renters who can't make permanent modifications, this is the obvious answer. For anyone who wants an instant fix tonight rather than a DIY project this weekend, same answer.

The better fabric excluders use a double-sided design - one side for the interior, one arm reaching around the door for the exterior gap - which seals the draught from both sides simultaneously. This is meaningfully more effective than a single-sided tube, which can only block air from one direction. The Vekkera double-sided door draft excluder uses exactly this construction, and is available in a pack of two

useful because most homes have more than one draughty door.

Best for: Renters, temporary solutions, internal doors, anyone who wants a no-tools fix in under a minute.

Limitation: Needs repositioning if the door is opened and closed repeatedly. Look for one with an elastic loop that attaches around the door to prevent this.

2. Brush Strip Draught Excluder

A brush strip draught excluder consists of flexible nylon or polypropylene bristles attached to an aluminium or plastic holder, fitted along the bottom of the door either via self-adhesive tape or screws. When the door closes, the bristles compress against the floor and create a seal.

Brush strips are the most effective long-term solution for front doors and external doors with high traffic. The bristles flex to accommodate slight warping or uneven floor surfaces - something rigid seals cannot do - which makes them particularly effective on older UK doors that have shifted slightly in their frames over the years. Historic England specifically notes that brush-type draught excluders can be effective even where there is some warping, which is exactly the situation in many period properties.

Brush strips also have a secondary benefit that most people discover after installation rather than before: they are surprisingly good at blocking insects and dust. The bristles act as a physical filter - air can pass through, but particulates and insects cannot get through the bristle barrier. For anyone dealing with summer insects or dusty hallways, this is a genuine bonus.

The installation requires a bit more effort than a fabric excluder - measuring, cutting to length, and either peeling adhesive or using screws - but once fitted it stays put permanently without any repositioning.

Best for: Front doors, external doors, high-traffic doors, older doors with slight warping, anyone wanting a permanent fitted solution.

Limitation: Requires measuring and cutting to length. Adhesive versions are less durable than screwed versions on heavy external doors.

3. Self-Adhesive Foam / Rubber Compression Seal

Self-adhesive foam or rubber draught seal tape is applied around the door frame - not the bottom of the door - and works by compressing when the door closes to seal the gap around the edges. It addresses a different source of draughts to bottom-of-door solutions: the gaps around the door frame itself.

This is the right product when your draught is coming from the sides or top of the door rather than the bottom. If you can see light around the edges of a closed door, or feel cold air coming through the frame rather than under the door, foam tape is the fix. If the draught is coming from the floor gap, foam tape around the frame will do nothing.

Foam tape is extremely affordable - a 10-metre strip costs around Â£5â€“Â£10 and covers multiple doors - and installs in minutes. The trade-off is durability: foam compresses over time and loses its effectiveness, typically within one to two years on a frequently used door. Silicone or rubber compression seals last longer and are worth the marginal extra cost for external doors.

Best for: Gaps around door frames (sides and top), windows, budget-conscious draught proofing, renters who want a removable solution.

Limitation: Not effective for bottom-of-door gaps. Foam degrades faster than rubber or silicone; needs replacing every 1â€“2 years on heavy-use doors.

4. Threshold / Door Sweep

A threshold draught excluder is a rigid strip fitted at the base of an external door - either to the floor as a raised threshold, or to the bottom of the door itself as a drop-down sweep. When the door closes, the strip presses against the floor to create a firm seal.

Threshold strips and door sweeps are the highest-performance option for external doors where significant draughts are entering through a substantial floor gap. They're particularly suited to front doors, back doors, and garage doors. Compression seals are well-suited to external doors as the initial construction allows for seasonal movement of the door - important for wooden external doors that expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes.

The installation is more involved than other types - thresholds typically require screwing to the floor, and drop-down door sweeps need fitting to the door itself - but the result is the most weatherproof seal available without professional draught-proofing work.

Best for: External doors with large bottom gaps, garage doors, French doors, patio doors, any door where significant cold air is entering at floor level.

Limitation: Most complex to install. Not suitable for internal doors where some airflow beneath the door is recommended for ventilation.

5. Letterbox Draught Excluder

The letterbox is the source of draught that most people never think about - and one of the most significant cold-air inlets on an exposed front door, particularly on properties facing westerly winter winds. A letterbox draught excluder fits inside the aperture with a brush strip or flap that seals the opening when no mail is being delivered.

Letterbox brush strips are the most common format: a set of bristles that mail passes through on delivery but which otherwise close against each other to block air. Flap excluders add a hinged internal cover for additional security and weather resistance. For a comprehensive front door draught excluder solution, the letterbox fix should be done alongside the bottom-of-door solution - they address different entry points on the same door.

Best for: Any home with a letterbox in the front door. Particularly important for exposed properties and older doors where the letterbox flap has weakened over time.

Cosy warm living room in winter with sealed doors The difference a sealed door makes - consistent warmth without the boiler working harder than it needs to.

The Complete Front Door Draught Excluder Solution

The front door is where the most significant draught losses happen in most UK homes, and it typically has multiple entry points that need addressing separately. Here is the full approach recommended by draught-proofing specialists:

1. Bottom gap first - this is the highest-impact, lowest-cost, fastest fix. A fabric double-sided excluder or brush strip fitted to the bottom of the front door eliminates the floor-level cold that creates the cold ankle feeling in hallways. Start here.

2. Letterbox second - often underestimated as a draught source, particularly on exposed properties. A brush-strip letterbox insert takes around ten minutes to fit and makes a noticeable difference on any windy day.

3. Frame gaps third - if cold air is coming through the edges of the door frame (visible light or feeling cold air at the sides when the door is closed), foam or rubber compression tape around the frame seals these completely.

4. Keyhole if needed - a keyhole cover with a drop-down metal disc is a minor fix but costs almost nothing and is worth doing if you can feel cold air around the keyhole on a cold day.

The full set - fabric excluder, letterbox brush, and foam frame tape - costs under Â£30 from a quality UK supplier and covers every draught entry point on a standard front door. For the Vekkera double-sided excluder specifically, the full product details are here.

What to Check Before Buying

Gap Size

Small gaps (under 5mm) suit foam or rubber compression seals. Medium gaps (5â€“10mm) work well with brush strips. Large gaps (over 10mm) need a fabric excluder, threshold strip, or door sweep. Measure the gap at the widest point - gaps are rarely uniform across the full width of a door.

Door Width

Standard UK doors are 762mm (2'6") or 838mm (2'9") wide. Most draught excluders are sold in 90cm or 100cm lengths and need cutting to size. Always measure before buying, and check whether cutting tools are needed - brush strip holders typically require a junior hacksaw; fabric excluders don't need cutting at all.

Door Type and Usage Frequency

High-traffic external doors - front doors, back doors used multiple times daily - need durable, permanently fitted solutions (brush strips or threshold seals). Internal doors used occasionally suit fabric excluders perfectly. Rarely-opened external doors (garage side doors, utility room doors) can use any type.

Permanent vs Removable

Renters and anyone in temporary accommodation should stick to removable options: fabric draught excluders and self-adhesive foam tape (which peels off cleanly). Homeowners benefit from investing in permanent brush strips or threshold seals that don't require repositioning and last years rather than months.

Indoor Air Quality Warning

One important point the Energy Saving Trust is clear on: internal doors should not be draught-proofed. There should be a gap beneath internal doors to ensure sufficient airflow throughout the home. Good ventilation prevents damp, removes indoor pollutants, and is particularly important in kitchens, bathrooms, and any room with a gas appliance. A door draft stopper for internal doors should only be used temporarily and in rooms with alternative ventilation.

Brush strip draught seal fitted along door bottom frame A brush strip fitted to the door bottom - permanent, invisible once installed, and effective for years.

The Benefits Beyond Energy Saving

Most people buy a door draught excluder to save on heating bills. But there are three additional benefits worth knowing about before you buy, because they change which type makes most sense for your situation.

Noise Reduction

Cold air and sound travel through gaps in the same way. A door that lets in draught also lets in noise - from the street, from neighbours, from the hallway. A well-fitted brush strip or double-sided fabric excluder reduces the amount of ambient noise entering a room noticeably. This matters most for bedrooms facing a busy street, or rooms adjacent to a noisy shared hallway. The bristles in brush-type excluders act as sound absorbers as well as draught barriers - each bristle converts some of the kinetic energy from passing sound waves into negligible heat.

Insect and Dust Exclusion

A gap under a door is not just a draught entry point - it is an insect entry point. During late spring and summer, flies, ants, and other insects enter properties through the same under-door gaps that let in cold air in winter. A brush strip or fitted fabric excluder solves this year-round, not just in cold months. The same applies to dust: under-door gaps allow fine particles to migrate between rooms, which matters particularly in hallways adjacent to heavily used exterior spaces.

Condensation and Damp Prevention

Sealing gaps underneath doors helps prevent condensation from forming due to inconsistent temperature changes between rooms. Over time, if left untreated, condensation leads to mould and mildew growth - a problem that costs significantly more to address than the Â£9 door snake that prevents it. For ground-floor rooms and basement conversions especially, this prevention benefit is worth considering alongside the energy saving.

Two Things the Other Guides Missed

The Double-Sided Trick Is Not Optional

Every guide will tell you that a door draft excluder on the inside of the door is sufficient. Most of the time, for internal doors and low-exposure external doors, a single-sided fabric excluder is fine. But for a front door on an exposed UK property - one that faces the wind directly or sees significant temperature differentials between inside and outside - a double-sided excluder that seals both the interior and exterior gap is meaningfully more effective. Cold air pushes under from outside; a single interior barrier still leaves the exterior gap open to the elements. The Vekkera design addresses this with an integrated double-sided construction that sits on both faces of the door simultaneously.

The Thermostat Test

Here is the most underrated reason to fit a door draught excluder: the Energy Saving Trust notes that draught-free homes are comfortable at lower temperatures. If your thermostat is currently set at 20Â°C and the hallway still feels cold, the problem is likely a draughty door rather than insufficient heating. Fitting an excluder first - before turning the thermostat up - is the correct diagnostic approach. Turning your thermostat down from 22Â°C to 21Â°C alone can save Â£90 a year in Great Britain. The excluder and the thermostat adjustment together are worth considerably more than either alone. For more energy-saving guidance, the Energy Saving Trust's draught-proofing advice page is the most reliable UK source.

The UK Context: Why This Matters More Here Than Almost Anywhere

This section is for anyone who has wondered why the UK feels so particularly draughty compared to homes in mainland Europe, or why a Â£9 product can make such a noticeable difference to comfort in a British home specifically. The answer is in the housing stock - and it explains why the door draught excluder is a more relevant product in the UK than most places in the developed world.

Britain Has Some of the Oldest and Draughtiest Housing Stock in Europe

Around 20% of UK dwellings were built before 1919 - that is roughly five million homes constructed before the First World War, when cavity wall insulation did not exist, when double glazing was a century away, and when the gap under the front door was simply accepted as a feature rather than a problem. 29% of all UK dwellings are terraced houses - the Victorian and Edwardian terrace that defines street after street in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, and every other UK city is specifically the housing type where front-door draughts are most severe, because the front door opens directly onto the street with no porch, no vestibule, and no buffer between the outside air and the hallway.

The result is a housing stock that is disproportionately vulnerable to exactly the kind of heat loss that a door draught excluder prevents. A 2019-built property in Germany has triple-glazed windows, a sealed entrance lobby, and near-passive house standards as a legal minimum. A 1901-built terrace in Leeds has the same original door frame it had when it was built, a letterbox that the postman uses four times a week, and a gap under the front door that has been letting cold air in for 120 years. A door draught excluder addresses the second property in a way that the first property simply does not need.

The UK Climate Makes Draught Proofing a Year-Round Investment

The UK's Atlantic climate means cold, wet, wind-driven weather for roughly seven months of the year - and wind is the critical variable that makes door draughts so significant here. A still winter day at 2Â°C is manageable. A wet westerly at 2Â°C with 30mph gusts turns any gap under a front door into an active cold-air inlet that a heating system struggles to compensate for.

This is particularly relevant for properties in exposed locations: west-facing front doors in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the western counties of England face prevailing Atlantic winds that make even a well-sealed door feel cold. Properties in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, and coastal towns across the south-west experience conditions where a double-sided draught excluder - one that seals both faces of the door against wind pressure from outside - outperforms a single-sided solution meaningfully. The Vekkera double-sided door draft excluder is specifically designed for this dual-face sealing requirement, which is why it is the recommended option for any front door on an exposed UK property.

UK Door Types and Which Excluder Works for Each

The UK has a specific set of door types that appear repeatedly across the housing stock, and each has different draught characteristics:

Victorian terrace front door - typically a solid timber door, original or replacement, in a frame that has settled slightly over decades. Usually opens directly onto a public pavement with no step cover or porch. The gap at the bottom is the primary draught source. A double-sided fabric excluder or a screwed brush strip fitted to the door bottom is the appropriate fix. The letterbox is also significant on these doors - original Victorian letterboxes have no brush seal and are a major cold-air inlet.

UPVC replacement door - the most common front door on UK homes built or renovated post-1980. UPVC doors usually have a rubber compression seal already built into the frame and a draught-sealed bottom rail. The most common draught source is seal degradation over time: the rubber compresses and loses its effectiveness after 10â€“15 years. Replacement foam or rubber tape around the frame is usually the fix; a brush strip on the door bottom handles any floor-gap issue.

Sash windows (used as doors in some period properties) - some Victorian and Georgian properties have sash-window-style glazed doors, particularly rear garden doors and internal French windows. These have significant draught issues at the side and bottom channels. Brush strip seals and compression tape in the channel guides are the appropriate solutions.

Patio doors and French doors - common in post-war bungalows and extensions. The gap at the bottom between two door leaves, and at the floor threshold, is the primary draught source. Threshold strips or door sweeps are the best option for these; fabric excluders don't sit neatly against double-leaf doors.

Garage side doors - often the most draughty door in a UK home and the most neglected. An uninsulated garage door leading to a utility room or hallway loses significant heat. A heavy-duty brush strip or threshold seal is the right fix; the gap is often larger than on a standard front door and requires a product with deeper bristle coverage.

UK Government Support: Free and Funded Draught Proofing

This is the section most UK buyers do not know about. Draught proofing is explicitly included as a fundable measure under the UK government's energy efficiency schemes - which means some households can get draught-proofing installed at no cost at all.

ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) - the ECO scheme has been running in its fourth version and focuses on helping low-income households with homes that are fuel-poor and energy inefficient. ECO4 can fund secondary measures including draught proofing alongside insulation and heating upgrades. If you receive Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, or other qualifying means-tested benefits, and your home has an EPC rating of D or below, you may qualify for draught-proofing to be carried out for free as part of a broader package of energy efficiency improvements. Check eligibility via the Energy Saving Trust's ECO4 guidance.

Warm Homes: Local Grant - launched in April 2025, eligible households across England could receive a grant up to Â£15,000 towards energy efficient home improvements including draught proofing. The scheme is delivered through local authorities and targets lower-income households. Contact your local council to check whether you are in an eligible area and whether the current round of funding is open.

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have devolved equivalents: the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, the Nest and Optimised Retrofit schemes in Wales, and the Affordable Warmth Scheme in Northern Ireland all include draught-proofing as an eligible measure. Eligibility criteria and application processes differ by nation - contact your devolved government's energy efficiency helpline for current guidance.

For the majority of UK households that do not qualify for funded schemes, the self-installed door draught excluder remains the highest-return-on-investment home improvement available for under Â£30. Government schemes exist for those who need additional help; the product itself is accessible to everyone without any application.

UK Renters: Your Rights and Your Options

With approximately 19% of UK households now in the private rented sector, the renter's situation with draught excluders deserves specific attention. The short version: you can almost always use a fabric draught excluder or self-adhesive foam tape without asking permission, and most landlords welcome energy-saving improvements.

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords are responsible for maintaining the structure and exterior of a property in good repair. A draughty front door is arguably a structural maintenance issue - if the gap is the result of a warped or settling door frame rather than just the original design, it may be the landlord's responsibility to address it, not yours. It is worth raising with your landlord or letting agent before spending money on a solution yourself.

For removable solutions: fabric draught excluders require no landlord consent whatsoever and leave no marks. Self-adhesive foam tape is similarly renter-friendly and peels off cleanly. If you want a permanent brush strip or threshold seal - which requires screwing to the door or floor - check your tenancy agreement, but most landlords will agree to an improvement that reduces energy costs and heat loss from their property. The Citizens Advice Bureau's housing guidance covers tenant rights around home improvements in detail if you need clarification on your specific situation.

FAQ

What is a door draft excluder?

A door draft excluder - also called a draught excluder for doors, door draught stopper, or door seal - is a product designed to seal the gap at the bottom or around the frame of a door to prevent cold air, dust, insects, and noise from passing through. Types include fabric sausage excluders, brush strip seals, self-adhesive foam tape, and threshold strips. The right type depends on the size of the gap, the door type, and whether you need a permanent or removable solution.

How much can a door draft excluder save on energy bills?

According to the Energy Saving Trust, draught-proofing around doors and windows can save around Â£85 a year on heating bills in Great Britain. For individual doors, sealing a front door gap typically saves Â£20â€“Â£40 annually depending on the size of the home and the severity of the draught. The product pays for itself within weeks and continues saving money indefinitely.

What's the difference between a draft excluder and a draught excluder?

Nothing - they are the same product. "Draught" is the standard British English spelling and is used in most UK product listings, energy guidance documents, and retailer descriptions. "Draft" is the American English spelling that also appears widely in UK searches and product titles. Door draft stopper, door draught stopper, draught excluder for doors, draft excluder for front door

all refer to the same category of product.

Should I draught-proof internal doors?

No - and this point is important. The Energy Saving Trust specifically advises against draught-proofing internal doors. A gap beneath internal doors ensures adequate airflow throughout the home, which prevents damp, removes indoor pollutants, and is essential in rooms with gas appliances. Door draft excluders should only be fitted to external doors: front doors, back doors, garage doors, patio doors, and utility room doors that open to the outside.

How do I measure for a door draft excluder?

Measure the full width of the door at the bottom - not the door frame, the door leaf itself. For fabric excluders, any length longer than the door width works (most are 90cm or 100cm and adjust to fit). For brush strips and threshold seals, you'll need to cut to the exact door width, so measure carefully and check whether the product can be cut with scissors (fabric and foam) or requires a junior hacksaw (aluminium brush strip holders). Also measure the gap height at its largest point to ensure the product you choose is deep enough to seal it.

How long does a door draft excluder last?

Quality fabric excluders with robust outer fabric and dense filling last several years with daily use. Brush strip excluders, when screwed rather than adhesively fitted, last five years or more without degradation. Self-adhesive foam tape is the shortest-lived option - typically 1â€“2 years on high-use doors before the foam compresses and loses effectiveness. Silicone and rubber compression seals last longer than foam and are worth the slight extra cost for external doors. For daily-use front doors, a brush strip or double-sided fabric excluder is the most cost-effective long-term investment. Browse the Vekkera household essentials range for options built for UK door sizes and conditions.

Can renters use a door draft excluder?

Yes - fabric draught excluders and self-adhesive foam tape are both completely renter-friendly. They are removable, leave no permanent marks, and most landlords actively welcome energy-saving improvements. Self-adhesive brush strips and threshold seals typically require screwwork; check your tenancy agreement, but most landlords won't object. For a tool-free, damage-free solution, a double-sided fabric excluder is the best renter option.

Does a door draft excluder help with noise?

Yes, more than most people expect. The same gap that lets in cold air lets in sound. A well-fitted brush strip or double-sided fabric excluder noticeably reduces ambient noise from the street, hallway, or adjacent rooms - particularly low-frequency background noise that travels easily through open gaps. For bedrooms facing a busy street or rooms next to a noisy shared hallway, this noise reduction benefit is often as valuable as the energy saving.

What is the best draught excluder for a front door?

For most UK front doors, a double-sided fabric draught excluder combined with a letterbox brush insert covers the two most significant entry points. Where a permanent solution is preferred, a brush strip fitted to the door bottom is the most durable option and handles slight floor unevenness better than rigid threshold strips. For guidance from UK product testing experts, the Which? draught excluder testing guide provides independent comparison data across the main product types.

Can I get a draught excluder fitted for free in the UK?

Possibly - draught proofing is an eligible measure under several UK government energy efficiency schemes. ECO4, which runs until December 2026, can fund draught proofing as part of a broader energy efficiency package for households receiving qualifying benefits (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, and others) with a property EPC rating of D or below. The Warm Homes: Local Grant - launched in April 2025 - offers eligible households up to Â£15,000 for energy improvements including draught proofing, delivered through local councils. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have equivalent devolved schemes. Check eligibility via the Energy Saving Trust or contact your local council.

My home is a Victorian terrace - what's the best draught excluder?

Victorian terraced houses are among the draughtiest properties in the UK housing stock, and the front door is almost always the primary culprit. The door typically opens directly onto the pavement with no porch buffer, the frame has usually settled over more than a century, and the original letterbox has no brush seal. The recommended approach: fit a double-sided fabric draught excluder or a screwed brush strip to the door bottom, and separately fit a letterbox brush insert. For an exposed terrace - west-facing, on a corner, or in Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland where wind is a bigger factor - a double-sided excluder that seals both faces of the door simultaneously is the more effective option. The Vekkera double-sided door draft excluder is available in a twin pack, which covers a front and back door in one purchase.

It will find the gap every single time, for every single winter, for as long as the gap exists. A door draft excluder is the one-time Â£9 decision that ends that arrangement permanently.

Fit the front door first. Add the letterbox while you're at it. Then sit back down in a room that is the same temperature at ankle level as it is at shoulder level, and notice how quietly satisfying that is.

Browse the full Vekkera door draught excluder range for double-sided options sized for standard UK doors.