Draught excluder

A draught excluder is used to eliminate cold draught and slow heat loss. It is placed in the bottom crack of doors and windows.[1][2]

A draught excluder in the shape of a cat

Tubular sand-filled fabric draught excluders are commonly referred to as "door snakes" in Australia.[3][4] Jenny Agutter told The Guardian that the hotel in the Outback where they stayed while making Walkabout used them to keep venomous snakes out of the guests' rooms.[5]

References
  1. Griffiths, Sally Cameron (5 January 2010). "How to make a draught excluder". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  2. Clark Howard, Brian. "20 Adorable DIY Draft Snakes Fight Chills". The Daily Green (blog). Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  3. "Make It Yourself—Door Snake". ABC Television. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  4. "Donate a door snake". University of Tasmania. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  5. "How We Made Walkabout". The Guardian. London.
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