Draught-Proofing Workshop – For renters and home-owners

Make low-cost improvements to keep your home warmer this winter.

Are you aware of how much heat you may be losing through cracks and gaps in your windows, walls, and floors? These issues are reasonably simple to fix and will help you be warmer at home and save serious money on your annual energy bills. Come along to this workshop to find out more…  

“The course provides a good mix of understanding how to spot draughts, plus practical techniques and products to reduce them” – Natalie, 2018

Description: Covers the basics of how heat is lost in a home before focusing on draught-proofing. Looks at typical areas where homes leak heat and techniques for making improvements. Looks at the risks and issues around moisture management and ventilation.

For: Homeowners, renters, and students looking to make their homes warmer. No prior experience needed. 

Benefit: Gain knowledge and understand techniques for making improvements on a budget. A useful step in making first stage improvements.

What you will learn:

• How heat is lost in a home


• Where to find leaks


• Techniques and methods to draught-proof

Knowledge required: None

Trainer: Matt Fawcett

Cost: FREE

This training is a part of Carbon Co-op’s Home Energy Training Programme, see more here: carbon.coop/training