weatherstripping

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weatherstripping

A homeowner installs new weatherstripping around a window frame.

Definition

Noun: A narrow, flexible strip of material, typically made of rubber, foam, vinyl, or metal, that is applied to the movable edges 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

Weatherstripping is used as a singular mass noun to refer to the material itself or the installed sealing system. * Installing new weatherstripping around the old door made the room much warmer. * The efficiency of the weatherstripping determines how drafty the window will be. * Check the weatherstripping on your garage door; it might need to be replaced.

Examples
  • The contractor recommended upgrading the weatherstripping to reduce our energy bills.
  • Over time, the foam weatherstripping compressed and lost its ability to seal properly.
  • A common home maintenance task is to inspect and clean the weatherstripping.
Advanced Usage
  • As a Gerund/Noun (from the verb 'to weatherstrip'): The act or process of applying this material can be referred to as "weatherstripping."
    • Weatherstripping all the windows in the house is a cost-effective DIY project.
Variants and Related Words
  • Weatherstrip (verb): To apply weatherstripping to something.
    • We need to weatherstrip the back door before winter.
  • Weather strip (noun): An alternative, less common spelling of the noun.
  • Seal, Gasket, Draught excluder (UK) / Draft stopper (US): Related terms for devices or materials that close gaps to prevent airflow. ("Gasket" is more common in mechanical contexts, while "draught excluder" often refers to a removable fabric tube placed at the bottom of a door.)
Synonyms
  • Sealing strip
  • Door seal
  • Window seal
  • Draft seal
Related Phrases/Compounds
  • Foam weatherstripping: A type made from compressible foam tape with adhesive backing.
  • V-strip weatherstripping: A spring-metal or plastic strip bent into a 'V' shape that compresses to seal.
  • Tubular rubber gasket: A rounded, hollow rubber seal often used for doors.
weatherstripping

A homeowner installs new weatherstripping around a window 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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