About STOPGAP: a simple* cost effective solution for draughts
*How simple is simple? - see photos here
When arctic draughts spoiled enjoyment of our recently decorated living room, we decided that something had to be done.
The gaps between the newly stripped and varnished floorboards of our Edwardian house let in unbearable cold draughts; as autumn turned to winter it became clear that, despite a large radiator and gas fire, the room would be uninhabitable unless something could be done. There was no mystery why; a simple calculation showed that the total area of the gaps was equal to a wide-open window.
Lengthy searches for a ready-made cure proved fruitless; a brand new solution was required:
STOPGAP fills the gaps between old floorboards without spoiling the look:
A simple, cost effective remedy for floors that let in the cold.
Draughty floors are a major drawback if you have succumbed to the charms of a restored original wood floor. This could affect your Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian home or even a more modern house.
Some time ago we decided to strip the wooden living room floor as part of the restoration of our 1908 Edwardian terraced house in Cardiff. Professional floor sanding, followed by varnishing, resulted in a floor that looked a 'million dollars' and perfectly suited the traditional features of the room, like the plaster cornices and the original fireplace.
But we could not believe how cold the room became as autumn turned to winter. Even with central heating and a gas fire at full blast, it was too cold to live in. Our room had become unusable, except in mild weather.
The problem lay between each of the 95 year old floorboards, a collective total gap amounting to nearly three square feet - as bad as an open window.
The STOPGAP product is a direct result of this experience... read more here
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developed, manufactured and packaged in Great Britain
