We know StopGap works brilliantly at stopping draughts in floorboards inside the home but lately we’ve been wondering, could it work just as well in the garden to stop weeds growing under decking? StopGap seals gaps between floorboards without the use of chemicals; if it works as well in the garden, it could mean weed-free decking […]

If you haven’t heard of the polar vortex, then you’re not alone. It’s a term I’ve only just heard for the first time this week. It seems though, that we’re going to hear more and more about it in the future because it’s the cause of some incredibly cold weather that’s predicted to hit the […]

We’ve just had the second warmest September since records began in the UK, and October has been pretty mild too. But don’t be fooled, it’s going to get colder, so now is a great time to draught-proof your home. We’ve compiled a few tips to make this easier. All homes need some ventilation but the […]

For those of you out there with kids, the prospect of the school holidays can be daunting. You have to keep them entertained while also making sure you’re on top the housework and as well as that, there’s DIY to be done. How on earth can you do it all? If you have found your […]

If you have just sanded your floorboards you are probably looking forward to having your beautiful original wood floor on show. Finding you have cold draughts coming through the gaps in your boards may seem disappointing at first but it’s an issue which is usually easily remedied by fitting StopGap. Although StopGap is great for […]

Last weekend I spent some time with the inventor of StopGap, Marcus (aka my dad), taking some photos in the front room of his house. It was this room that started the whole thing off – he sanded the floor but couldn’t use the room in winter because of the draughty floorboards. I think the […]

Our friends at Energy Saving Trust have plenty of helpful advice on how you can create a more energy efficient home. All homes need ventilation including yours, but the problem with draughts is that they are uncontrolled. Draught-proofing is a great way you can make a big difference without spending a lot. Here are seven […]

Here at StopGap, we are interested in all things energy saving, not just sealing draughty floors. So when we received a comment on our Facebook page about energy saving light bulbs, I had to learn more about them in order to respond. The Facebook post that received the comment was an image supplied to us […]