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7 tips for weatherproofing your home (inside and out)
04.12.2023 - 10:43 / growingfamily.co.uk / Catherine
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Weatherproofing your home is something you may not to give much thought to, apart from ensuring that there are no holes in the roof, but it’s really important. The better your home can withstand the weather, the longer its lifespan will be without costly repairs. It will be a more comfortable place to live too.
Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to weatherproof your home – inside and out – right now.
Let’s start with your front line of defence: doors. Aluminium doors aren’t just sleek and modern; they’re like the knights in shining armour of weatherproofing. They resist corrosion, laugh in the face of harsh weather, and won’t swell up like a sponge in a rainstorm. Plus, they can be energy efficient, keeping the heat in and the cold out, or vice versa if we get a hot summer.
Draught excluders might not be the most glamorous solution, but they’re the unsung heroes in the war against weather. They’re a low-cost way to keep cold air out and warm air in. You can even get creative and DIY these for a personal touch.
When we think insulation, we often look upwards to the loft. But what about your walls? Adding insulation to cavity walls can be a game-changer. It’s like wrapping your home in a giant thermal blanket. As well as keeping things cosy, you’ll save on energy bills too.
If your windows are single-glazed, it’s time to join the double glazing club. Double-glazed windows reduce heat loss, keeping your house snug. They also help with noise reduction, which is a godsend if you live next to a busy road.
Cleaning your gutters is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but it’s still worth doing. Blocked gutters can lead to expensive water damage. It’s a messy job, but seeing this chore as an easy way
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