subject: A Door Snake Keeps Nasty Drafts Out [print this page] A door snake might be an old remedy for keeping out drafts, but today they are more in step for keeping your home energy efficient. While many make their own type of draft blocker, a commercial grade one is best because it is made to work efficiently with proven materials designed for insulation purposes.
A door snake gets its name from its shape. It is a long tube and has a tough exterior and a flexible interior. Many say the door snake gets in name from the hissing sound that could be heard under doorways from air seeping in. Regardless of its folklore, it has been a common fixture in homes, especially older homes that have settled, to seal off drafts.
A door snake goes by many names, among them draft snake, draft catcher, draft stopper and draft blocker. No matter what it is called, they work by fitting tight along the door to make a seal. This product can be used on all types of doors, including front and back doors, sliding doors, interior doors, basement doors and attic doors. It comes in a size to fit most standard door types.
This product is commonly used to keep out cold drafts and to insulate the threshold of the door which is often made from metal which conducts the cold. But it can also bet beneficial for keeping warm air out when air conditioning is in use. That's why the product is a good year round energy efficient measure.
At many website, a door snake is called a draft stopper and it comes with assurance that you will lower your heating and cooling costs by 10% to 25%. That's because your heating system and air conditioning will not be working overtime to deal with the drafts around the doors. Besides the utility savings, you'll recover the costs of a draft stopper in no time. They are affordably priced, so buying them for every door in your house is economical.
In order to do the job right, a door snake has to be made of strong material on the outside and flexible material inside. The door draft blocker should have an exterior made from strong polypropylene material and an interior filled with finely ground corn cob filler. Ground corn cob filler has flexible movement so it can fit snuggly under the door and the filler has been shown to be a great insulation material.
It is easy to care for. Simply let it dry out in the air if it gets wet, or hand wash it and air dry it if it gets dirty or dusty. Easy maintenance for something that brings great value to your home.
There is no more reason for your home to be drafty. A door snake is an affordable way to close up the bottom of your doors so air can not come in or escape. It's a minor home maintenance project that will realize great savings in heating and cooling costs.
