What is BS 7386 - Draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing about?
BS 7386 specifies requirements for draught strip products to fit the common types of installed doors and windows in housing that were not originally designed to incorporate draught stripping and applies to hinged doors in wood, sliding windows in wood, hinged windows in wood and steel, and domestic loft hatches.
Note: Gap filling and in-situ gaskets, applied like sealants, are not dynamic products and are excluded from BS 7386. Letterbox seals are excluded from this standard because they do not generally function in the manner of a draught strip. Draught strip materials specifically designed for use on the bottom of doors are also excluded from BS 7386.
Who is BS 7386 - Draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing for?
BS 7386 on draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing is useful for:
- Architects  
- Real estate developers  
- Civil engineers  
- Contractor
- Builders
- Construction industries 
Why should you use BS 7386 - Draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing?
Draught strip is a Product with dynamic characteristics for closing perimeter gaps in particular for retrospective fitting to existing doors and windows that were not originally designed to receive such products.
BS 7386 specifies the moisture content of wood components such as windows and doors varies with the seasonal changes in climate and test methods for the integrity of working section and carrier of draught strip, adhesion of draught strips secured by an adhesive only, air leakage through the product.
Overall, BS 7386 provides the seasonal movement of external doors made of wood and materials in housing.
