You’ve probably experienced it: a draft in your hallway, especially right after opening the front door. In winter, it can even feel like the cold enters your home immediately. This is not only annoying, but it can also increase your energy costs. In this blog, we share:

Start with the biggest draft hole in the front door: the mail slot. Install an insulated, draft-free mail slot that seals properly. Additionally, use flexible draft strips; stick these along the edges of the door to seal small seams and gaps.

Drafts in the home are not only unpleasant; they also cause your home to cool down faster. As a result, the heating keeps running, leading to high energy costs. Especially in winter, it’s uncomfortable when cold air enters through the front door. Insulating the front door results in:

• Lower energy costs
• A comfortable temperature
• Retaining warmth inside your home

Drafts usually occur due to small gaps or openings around the front door. This can happen due to door wear, aging seals, or improper door installation. Even if the door itself closes properly, the surrounding areas can allow cold air in. The older the front door, the more the wood shrinks, causing gaps to appear and letting cold air inside.

There are several ways to reduce drafts at the front door. One of the easiest solutions is installing a draft strip. These strips seal the small gaps between the door and the frame. To reduce cold coming in through the glass, you can replace single glazing with double or HR++ glass. Finally, don’t forget the biggest draft hole: the mail slot. Replace your old mail slot with a draft-free Homebox mail slot.

When it comes to insulation, people often think only of double glazing and draft strips. The mail slot is almost always overlooked, even though it causes a lot of drafts at the front door. The Homebox is the only insulated, airtight, and draft-free mail slot that solves this issue!

Installing the Homebox is easy. This mail slot fits in almost any door or frame, new or existing, and can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. The Homebox is designed as a tube and can be easily installed from the inside using two screws.

1. Check if your front door closes properly. Carefully inspect the seams around the door and check for gaps. If there aren’t any, you can move on to the next step.
2. Install a draft strip. This is a simple and inexpensive way to stop drafts. If you’re looking for a more insulating solution, the draft-free mail slot is a better choice.
3. Order and install the Homebox mail slot. This can easily be done yourself. The Homebox comes with clear instructions, and you only need a drill and some basic tools to install the mail slot.

With the Homebox mail slot, you can quickly make a large part of your front door draft-free. The Homebox mail slot is available through various door and frame manufacturers and wholesalers. Across the Netherlands, we have several dealers where the Homebox can be viewed and ordered. Prefer to order directly? That’s possible via our own website, where you’ll also find all available colors.