draftproofing
Blocking cold air
Draftproofing is sealing gaps and cracks in a building to prevent cold air from entering and warm air from escaping.
The term covers weatherstripping around doors and windows, caulking gaps, and blocking other air leaks: We spent the weekend draftproofing the old farmhouse.
Also spelled draughtproofing in British English.
Making impermeable
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- shrink-wrappingHeat-tightening plastic around items
Material sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
Glass-filled wall openings
- doorsHinged passage barriers
- thresholdsEntry boundaries or limits
- baseboardsTrim covering wall base
- outletsPoints of release or connection
Ease or soothing relief
- warmthHeat you feel
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
sealing
Making impermeable
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- shrink-wrappingHeat-tightening plastic around items
weatherstripping
Material sealing door gaps
polyurethane · mastic · butyl · filler
windows
Glass-filled wall openings
- doorsHinged passage barriers
- thresholdsEntry boundaries or limits
- baseboardsTrim covering wall base
double-glazing
Two-layered window glass
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- warmthHeat you feel
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
winterizing
Preparing for harsh cold
- cold-weatherFor frigid conditions
- weatherizationweatherstripping, weather stripping, caulking, caulk, insulate
draftproofingcooling
Losing thermal energy
air conditioning · ventilation · opening windows · cross-ventilation
draftproofingventilating
Supplying fresh air
opening windows · airing out · cross-ventilation · perforating
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