weather stripping

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weather stripping

A homeowner installs weather stripping around a door frame.

Definition

Noun: A narrow strip of material, typically made of rubber, foam, vinyl, or metal, that is applied to the movable joints of doors and windows. Its primary function is to seal gaps to prevent the passage of air, water, dust, and to improve thermal insulation by excluding cold or hot outside air.

Usage

Weather stripping is used as a singular noun to refer to the material itself or the sealing product. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the material in general, but can be countable when referring to specific pieces or types. - It is installed to improve energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. - It is a common component in home maintenance and construction.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The old weather stripping around the front door was cracked and needed replacement.
    • Adding new weather stripping to the windows significantly reduced the draft in the room.
    • We bought a roll of foam weather stripping from the hardware store.
Advanced Usage
  • "to apply/install weather stripping": The action of fitting the material onto a door or window.
    • It's important to apply weather stripping correctly to ensure a proper seal.
  • "to replace the weather stripping": To remove old, worn material and install new material.
    • The handyman recommended we replace the weather stripping on the garage door.
Variants and Related Words
  • Weatherstrip (verb): The act of applying weather stripping.
    • We need to weatherstrip the patio door before winter.
  • Weather strip (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of the compound noun.
  • Door seal / Window seal: Functional synonyms, though these can sometimes refer to specific parts of the sealing system beyond just the stripping.
Synonyms
  • Draft excluder (primarily UK English): A device or strip used to block drafts.
  • Sealant strip: A general term for a strip used to create a seal.
  • Weather seal: A broader term that can include stripping and other sealing components.
Related Phrases
  • "to seal a draft": The general action of stopping unwanted air flow, for which weather stripping is a common solution.
    • Weather stripping is an effective way to seal a draft under a door.
weather stripping

A homeowner installs weather stripping around a door frame.

Noun
  1. a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold

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