Winter Draught-Proofing: A Complete Guide
Stop heat escaping through gaps and draughts. We'll show you exactly how to seal windows, doors, and problem areas before the cold months arrive.
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Siobhán O'Connor
Senior Home Comfort Specialist
Firmamente Ltd
14
Years of Experience
2000+
Irish Homes Transformed
4
Seasonal Specialisations
2010
DIT Interior Design Graduate
Her Story
From Cork roots to nationwide impact
Growing Up with Irish Weather
Siobhán grew up in Cork, where she developed an early fascination with how older Irish homes responded to the Atlantic climate. Watching her family battle draughty winters and damp springs planted the seed for her career. She wasn't content with just accepting cold homes as inevitable — there had to be better ways.
Education and Early Career
After completing her Interior Design degree at Dublin Institute of Technology in 2010, she worked with several Dublin-based architectural firms, eventually specialising in residential thermal performance and seasonal comfort adaptations. She didn't stop there — she completed professional certifications in Building Physics and Thermal Comfort from the Irish Green Building Council, because understanding the science behind comfort was essential to solving real problems.
Real-World Expertise
Over the past decade, she's advised homeowners, property managers, and local councils on practical, cost-effective strategies for winter draught-proofing, spring decluttering and ventilation, creating summer outdoor living spaces suited to Ireland's mild but unpredictable weather, and autumn deep-cleaning routines that prepare homes for the colder months. What drives Siobhán is seeing families genuinely comfortable in their homes year-round — not fighting the Irish climate, but working with it.
Philosophy
She's a firm believer that seasonal home adjustments shouldn't require expensive renovations. Thoughtful layering, smart fabric choices, and strategic organisation can transform how a home feels. Her approach combines practical DIY solutions with evidence-based comfort science, always accounting for Ireland's specific humidity levels, temperature fluctuations, and indoor air quality challenges. She's proven this works — over 2,000 homes across Ireland have benefited from her guidance.
Areas of Expertise
Seasonal comfort solutions tailored to Ireland's climate
Winter Draught-Proofing
Thermal Insulation
Curtain & Fabric Solutions
Spring Ventilation
Interior Decluttering
Summer Outdoor Seating
Autumn Deep Cleaning
Indoor Air Quality
Plant-Based Air Purification
Layered Bedding Solutions
Irish Climate Adaptation
Home Comfort Science
Qualifications & Credentials
Education and professional certifications
Bachelor of Interior Design
Dublin Institute of Technology
2010
Building Physics Certification
Irish Green Building Council
2015
Thermal Comfort Certification
Irish Green Building Council
2016
Senior Specialist
Firmamente Ltd
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Practical seasonal guidance from Siobhán
Spring Interior Refresh: Lighter, Brighter, Fresher
Spring's the perfect time to shake off winter. Swap heavy fabrics, open windows, and let air circulate through rooms that've been closed up for months.
Read the guideCreating Comfortable Outdoor Spaces for Summer
Irish summers are mild but brilliant. Learn how to set up outdoor seating areas that'll actually get used — even when the weather's unpredictable.
Read the guideAutumn Deep Cleaning: Reset Before Winter
Autumn's your chance to deep-clean properly before shutting windows and heating up homes. We've built a seasonal schedule that actually works.
Read the guideReady to Transform Your Home?
Explore all seasonal home comfort strategies and year-round wellbeing improvements at Firmamente Ltd. Start with the guides above, or reach out directly for personalised advice.