DIY draught proofing videos

We have partnered with Sapien to provide residents in the City of Port Phillip and beyond a free, online DIY draught proofing series of videos.

This easy DIY series is designed to make your home feel more comfortable, lower your energy bills and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Nine out of ten homes in Victoria have unwanted draughts, which is often tackled by using heaters. This consumes unnecessary energy and money.

This series will help you to identify any draughts in your home and seal up those draughts using tools and equipment available online and at your local hardware store.

Seal around door frames

Tools and materials required:

• Scissors
• Cleaning product (we use white vinegar) and cloths/rags
• Step ladder
• Plastic window and door seal tape. Arky is using Efficiency Matrix tape.

Install bottom door seal

Tools and materials required:

• Hinged bottom door seal
• Drill and Phillips head drill bit
• Hacksaw
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• 45mm block of wood (optional)

Tools and materials required:

• Evaporative cooling vent cover. Arky is using Heat Saver ones.
• Wall vent seal
• Step ladder
• Cleaning product (we use white vinegar) and cloths/rags

Install seal around awning windows

Tools and materials required:

• Scissors
• Cleaning product (we use white vinegar) and cloths/rags
• Step ladder
• Plastic window and door seal tape. Arky is using Efficiency Matrix tape. 

Install power outlet covers

Tools and equipment required:

• Child safety outlet covers

Online Q&A session with Arky Elston from Sapien

Who is Sapien?

Sapien is a Melbourne-based energy efficiency consultancy that specialises in reducing energy bills, improving home comfort and saving the planet. They perform home energy assessments and provide expert advice on draught proofing and energy efficient lighting solutions. Read more about Sapien.