Smart door insulation: Easy tips to combat rising heating costs
The cold days have forced us to turn the heating back on in our homes. It's a challenging period for many families who need to limit their heating expenses throughout the winter. To prevent heat from escaping through the front door, it's worth considering its proper insulation, as they are often the main source of cold air in the house.
Sealing windows with tape and using a door sealant are some of the simplest methods for minimizing the influx of cold air inside. If our doors are quite old, there is a risk they are not sufficiently sealed. Fortunately, there are home methods for improving them that don't require a significant financial outlay. These methods can help save on heating bills.
Door insulation - how to do it simply?
Where to start? It's best to visit a hardware store where you can find the appropriate insulation materials and seals. These materials and seals will help close any small gaps through which heat might escape. You should also consider purchasing thermal insulation boards for the doors.
Once we identify the source of leakage, expanding foam can be helpful. It is applied to the door frame and all the gaps. It's important not to use too much foam, as it expands as it hardens. The next step is replacing seals, which can lose their efficacy over time and lead to heat loss. Measuring their length precisely to cover the entire door frame perfectly is crucial. As a result, unpleasant drafts should disappear.
What is worth investing in?
After dealing with the seals and foam, it's worth paying attention to the threshold. Installing a baseboard strip is a practical solution that effectively reduces air circulation and limits drafts. Various models are available in stores that can easily match the home's current interior design.
Ultimately, if all other methods fail, consider replacing the doors. Although this may seem like an expensive investment at first glance, it can ultimately yield savings. Modern doors have better insulating properties. According to technical requirements, since 2012, the U-value for thermal transmittance for doors should be above 2.6 W/m²·K. For energy-efficient homes, this value should be even better, not exceeding 1.3 W/m²·K. Such a decision can significantly lower future heating bills.
