# Home draught check checklist

Check accessible windows and doors for draughts, record damaged seals and plan suitable repairs while keeping required ventilation clear.

## Prepare the inspection

- [ ] Choose a cool or breezy day for the check
- [ ] List accessible external doors and windows
- [ ] Identify ventilation openings that must stay clear
- [ ] Gather a notebook and a strip of paper
- [ ] Check whether repair approval is needed in your home
- [ ] Keep the check limited to safely accessible areas

## Check doors and windows

- [ ] Inspect visible seals for gaps or damage
- [ ] Check whether windows close and latch properly
- [ ] Check the fit of external doors around their edges
- [ ] Check accessible letterbox flaps and door-bottom seals
- [ ] Use a paper strip to compare closure at accessible seals
- [ ] Photograph visible damage for a repair request

## Plan appropriate action

- [ ] Record each problem by room and opening
- [ ] Distinguish a draught from an intentional air inlet
- [ ] Check suitable replacement seals with the manufacturer or repairer
- [ ] Ask for professional advice about unclear or extensive leaks
- [ ] Keep all required vents and flues unobstructed
- [ ] Schedule a follow-up check after approved repairs

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