Definition: From 1 July 2027, draughtproofing means fitting sealing or weather-stripping products to all external doors and external windows to restrict airflow around the entire perimeter of the door or window, without impairing normal operation; and fitting unsealed wall vents with a robust, non-shrinking sealing material that seals or closes the vent.
Important: Make sure you complete the required gas safety check before doing any draughtproofing.
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Current state
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What you will need to do
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When you will need to do it
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All external doors are to be fitted with sealing or weather-stripping products that restrict airflow around the entire perimeter of the door but do not impair the normal operation of the door
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New rental agreement or current agreement converts to a month-to-month agreement
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- Unsealed external windows
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All external windows are to be fitted with sealing or weather-stripping products that restrict airflow around the entire perimeter of the door or window but do not impair the normal operation of the door
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New rental agreement or current agreement converts to a month-to-month agreement
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Unsealed wall vents are to be fitted with a product made of robust non-shrinking sealing material that seals or closes the vent
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New rental agreement or current agreement converts to a month-to-month agreement
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