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What kind of performance can you expect from your new pet
door? That depends on the flap in the pet door
you buy.
The examples to the right show a very popular 'large'
size flap that has been used by two dogs--one about 75 lbs and one about
60--for a period of around 3 years.
The edges of the flap are severely 'potato chipping'
and, consequently, let in large amounts of outside air. Here in San Luis
Obispo, California, that doesn't matter too much and replacing the flap
hasn't been a high priority. (Obviously, cleaning the flap hasn't been
either!).
What if you happen to be in a less climate-friendly
area?
Some manufacturers include fuzzy weather-strip down
the sides of the frame which is an improvement. Unfortunately, the fuzz
still passes air freely.
Some will also include an occasional magnet on the
side which helps also.
However, our new 'Endura
Flap (pat. pending) pet doors are very best solution to this
problem:
- Continuous magnetic contact top to bottom.
- Unique 'bellows' on both flap edges permit
temperature change expansion and contraction without breaking the
seal.
- Pivot rod allows the flap to swing without
flexing so the flap material doesn't flex and fail.
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