Navy Seal Draught Shield Tape - Flexible, self-Adhesive Draught-excluding Tape for Windows and Doors

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We then assessed the second independent study which evaluated the effectiveness of the tape in preventing draughts and heat loss. Firstly, to test the efficacy of the tape in preventing draughts, airflow was measured both before and after the application of the tape. We noted that after the application of the tape that air flow reduced from 0.52 m/s to 0.03 m/s and considered that demonstrated the tape could be used effectively to reduce airflow and draughts. However, we understood that this test did not measure heat loss or the temperature of the home, and as such considered it did not substantiate the tape’s ability to retain a significant amount of heat across surfaces. Sofas & Sofa Beds Chairs & Footstools Tables Storage & Home Throws Rugs Dining Chairs Dining Table Sets Cooking & Dining Shift to the next level measurement process (from manual to automated, or to on-line measurement; automation) Draught location – Consider the location from where cool air is getting into your home. If the issue is mainly draughty windows, or draught from the side of a door, foam tape that you can cut to size and place anywhere will be the best option.

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We then examined the second test within the study which evaluated the tape’s effectiveness in preventing heat loss. A door with suitable gaps was heated on one side, while the other side was left at an ambient temperature, and a thermal imaging camera was used to assess where heat loss occurred. The tape was then applied, and the process was repeated. We noted that, at the time the test was conducted, the temperature of the room was 35 degrees Celsius. We considered that consumers’ homes were generally not, and extremely unlikely to ever be 35 degrees Celsius. We therefore considered that, by conducting the test in conditions which were significantly hotter than the average UK home, that any resulting “after” imagery would not reflect the likely effect of the product as it was intended to be used by UK consumers.The most common type of draught excluder you’ll see is one that sits across the bottom of a door. Typically, it will be the same length as the door and tube-shaped (hence a draught excluder is also known as a door sausage or door snake). You might also come across them in a rectangular or triangle shape.

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One of the more cost-effective options on the list, this door brush draught excluder is particularly common and useful for fixing up draughty external doors. The bristles can be cut to fit against the doorframe or floor, allowing it to sweep gently when opened, without dragging across the floor. We also noted that the thermal imagery in this study used the ‘Ironbow’ colour palette, which differed from the ‘Rainbow’ colour palette used in the ad. We noted from the two reports supplied by JML that different colour palettes could be applied to the same thermal image, and that whilst the same results would be reflected in the images, different colour ranges were used to display the information. However, we understood that the Rainbow palette utilised a wider variety of colours and was commonly used to differentiate between minimal heat differences. As such, we considered that the contrast between the before and after images in the ad may have appeared more dramatic than the reality of the temperature difference. Its sponge cotton rolls can be trimmed to better fit the length of your door, after which the draught excluder can be attached to the bottom of the door, where it’s secured by elastic, hook and loop tape. Conveniently, the external material is machine washable.

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The only downside to this particular draught excluder is that it isn’t machine washable, which can be an issue for an item that will collect dirt from spending all its time on the floor. Nevertheless, treated delicately and dusted on its outside every so often, this shouldn’t be a big problem. All companies listed are registered at: Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LS [ view on map] Key details – Material: Polyester; Filling: Not specified; Dimensions: 850 x 200mm; Machine Washable: No READ NEXT: Best oil-filled radiator The best draught excluders you can buy in 2023 1. Fowong Under-Door Draught Excluder: Best overall draught excluder The only real catch here is that this type of draught excluder can be more difficult to install over other versions. Installation requires measuring, cutting if necessary and drilling into the door. If you’re not so handy with tools, we’d give this one a miss.