Notwithstanding that, we noted that two sets of before and after imagery had been included in the study. The “after” image in the first set contained an increased proportion of warmer colours, which indicated a high temperature, and therefore suggested that a certain level of heat had been retained after application of the tape. However, we noted that there was no red light emanating from the doorframe. As such, we considered that it did not match the imagery used it the ad, nor did it sufficiently substantiate that the tape prevented heat loss across the whole doorframe as indicated by the ad. The second set of images was reflective of the way in which the tape is used in the United States, where we understood that the tape was used to keep homes cooler, rather than warmer. As such, the “before” image radiated a red colour and the “after” image radiated a blue and green colour. We noted that the second set of before and after images matched those used in the ad but that the “before” and “after” images had been swapped to reflect the U.K. consumer’s use of the tape. We considered that it was misleading to use that imagery within the ad to portray the tape’s ability to prevent heat loss because the temperature demonstrated by the image had not been achieved by application of the tape. We further considered that, because the image was taken at a high temperature, and subsequently used to depict the ability of the tape to retain heat, that it misleadingly exaggerated the level of heat that could feasibly be retained by using the product. The most common type of draught excluder you’ll see is one that sits across the bottom of a door. Typically, it will be the same length as the door and tube-shaped (hence a draught excluder is also known as a door sausage or door snake). You might also come across them in a rectangular or triangle shape.

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Lighting Sofa In A Box Bathroom Lights Mirrors Carpets Outdoor Lighting Radiator Covers Fireplaces & Stoves The only real catch here is that this type of draught excluder can be more difficult to install over other versions. Installation requires measuring, cutting if necessary and drilling into the door. If you’re not so handy with tools, we’d give this one a miss. We then assessed the second independent study which evaluated the effectiveness of the tape in preventing draughts and heat loss. Firstly, to test the efficacy of the tape in preventing draughts, airflow was measured both before and after the application of the tape. We noted that after the application of the tape that air flow reduced from 0.52 m/s to 0.03 m/s and considered that demonstrated the tape could be used effectively to reduce airflow and draughts. However, we understood that this test did not measure heat loss or the temperature of the home, and as such considered it did not substantiate the tape’s ability to retain a significant amount of heat across surfaces. Farrow & Ball Dulux Homebase Crown Heritage Crafted by Crown Ronseal Craig & Rose Sandtex Elle Decoration Rust-Oleum Annie Sloan Zinsser Cuprinol Laura Ashley

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Shift to the next level measurement process (from manual to automated, or to on-line measurement; automation) The ad breached BCAP Code rules 3.1 (Misleading Advertising), 3.9 (Substantiation), and 3.12 (Exaggeration). Action Storage & Home Clearance Furniture Clearance Garden & Outdoor Clearance Lighting Clearance Electrical Clearance Tools Clearance Paint & Decorating Clearance Flooring & Tiling Clearance Building & Hardware Clearance Bathrooms & Plumbing Clearance Kitchens Clearance Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. We also noted that the thermal imagery in this study used the ‘Ironbow’ colour palette, which differed from the ‘Rainbow’ colour palette used in the ad. We noted from the two reports supplied by JML that different colour palettes could be applied to the same thermal image, and that whilst the same results would be reflected in the images, different colour ranges were used to display the information. However, we understood that the Rainbow palette utilised a wider variety of colours and was commonly used to differentiate between minimal heat differences. As such, we considered that the contrast between the before and after images in the ad may have appeared more dramatic than the reality of the temperature difference.

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Also available are double-sided door snakes, which have cushioning on either side of a flat part in the middle, which slides under your door. This offers draught protection on both sides. For external doors, there are brush-style excluders that allow for natural ventilation while stopping draughts. The bristles in this type are particularly useful in those instances where the floor is uneven. One of the more cost-effective options on the list, this door brush draught excluder is particularly common and useful for fixing up draughty external doors. The bristles can be cut to fit against the doorframe or floor, allowing it to sweep gently when opened, without dragging across the floor. All companies listed are registered at: Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LS [ view on map] For the following locations next day delivery may take up to two working days: Aberdeen (AB 30-35, 41-54), Northern Highlands (AB 36-38, 55-56), FK (17-21), HS (1-8), IV (All), KW (0-14), PH (15-32, 34-48), Eire (Republic of Ireland) (EI (ZZ75) (All)), Glasgow (G 83), Guernsey (GY 9), Oban (HS 9, KA 28, PA 20-99, PH 33, 49-99), Isle of Man (IM (All)), Arran (KA 27), Orkney Shetland (KW 15-99, ZE (All)) and Cornwall (TR 21-25).

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AdviceOnline entries provide guidance on interpreting the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing. We then analysed the “before” and “after” thermal imagery resulting from the test. We noted that in the “after” image, the colour which denoted a cool temperature, had decreased around the gaps in the doorframe and the middle portion of the door, and that the colour demonstrating a hot temperature had increased across the upper portion of the door. However, we noted that a considerable portion of the gaps between the door, as well as the door itself, remained in colours which indicated a cool temperature and, therefore, that heat loss was still occurring. We considered that did not align with the “after” imagery shown in the ad, in which red light emanated from the whole of the doorframe, nor did it substantiate that the tape would considerably increase the temperature of a home.