{"id":305,"date":"2024-01-06T13:28:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T13:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/?p=305"},"modified":"2024-01-06T13:40:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T13:40:55","slug":"losing-heat-through-your-draughty-loft-hatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/news\/losing-heat-through-your-draughty-loft-hatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing heat through your draughty loft hatch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>A draughty loft hatch can lead to heat loss and discomfort in your home, especially during colder seasons.<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Stripping:<\/h2>\n<p>Apply weather stripping around the edges of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/loft-hatches\/\">loft hatch<\/a>. This helps create a seal and prevents drafts from entering.<\/p>\n<h2>Insulation<strong>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ensure that the loft hatch is properly insulated. You can use insulation materials like foam board or special loft hatch insulation kits. This helps to retain heat and prevent drafts.<\/p>\n<h2>Draught Excluder:<\/h2>\n<p>Install a draught excluder or draft stopper. This is a simple and effective solution that can be attached around the perimeter of the loft hatch to block drafts.<\/p>\n<h2>Replace or Upgrade the Hatch:<\/h2>\n<p>If your loft hatch is old or not well-sealed, consider replacing it with a new, more energy-efficient hatch. There are also insulated loft hatches available that can help minimise heat loss. *add contact us link*<\/p>\n<h2>Check for Gaps:<\/h2>\n<p>Inspect the loft hatch for any gaps or cracks. Seal these gaps with caulk or sealant to prevent air from escaping or entering.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Inspection:<\/h2>\n<p>If you've tried the above measures and still experience issues, it may be worth having a professional energy assessment of your home. They can identify areas of heat loss and suggest specific solutions tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that addressing drafts not only improves comfort but also contributes to energy efficiency by reducing the need for additional heating.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help with your loft, speak to our experts to arrange a free <a href=\"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/contact-us\/\">professional loft inspection<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A draughty loft hatch can lead to heat loss and discomfort in your home, especially during colder seasons. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue: Weather Stripping: Apply weather stripping around the edges of the loft hatch. This helps create a seal and prevents drafts from entering. Insulation: Ensure that the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/305"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=305"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":314,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/305\/revisions\/314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ukng01.directrouter.com\/~kelnnshv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}