Home / What's the problem? / Energy and heating Energy and heating Share this page Facebook Twitter Draughty windows Draughty doors Draught from chimney Cold walls Opening up a chimney for gas/open fire Where is the cold coming from? Draughty windows Seals at joint maybe missing or painted over Repair badly fitting wooden window Lack of sealing (mastic) around frame Draughty doors Draught from chimney Some ventilation needed for chimney health Mutual chimney Wallhead chimney Cold walls Can they be insulated? Cupboards on outside walls prone to condensation Opening up a chimney for gas/open fire Get chimney specialist to check flues - wallhead chimney Get chimney specialist to check flues - mutual chimney Noise Pipes and leaks See also Draughts around windows Draughts from chimney flues Cold walls Cold close and stairs Opening up a chimney Get updates by email We send occasional legal and technical updates My interest is as an: Owner Technical / Professional Property Manager