draught-proofing
Blocking cold air
Draught-proofing is the process of sealing gaps around doors, windows, and other openings to prevent cold air from entering a building.
The term is primarily British; Americans say draft-proofing or weatherstripping.
We spent the weekend draught-proofing the old farmhouse.
The goal is reducing heat loss and energy costs.
Material sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- door sealBarrier closing door gaps
window seal · foam tape · cold air · heat loss · energy efficiency · airtightness · thermal barrier · silicone
Hinged passage barriers
- windowsGlass-filled wall openings
- skirting boardsTrim covering wall bases
- floorboardsHorizontal room planking
- atticSpace beneath the roof
sash windows · casement · frames · joinery · gaps · cracks · openings · ventilation
Narrow cut pieces
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- measureUnit of quantity
- cutSeverance or reduction
- applyPut into operation
peel-and-stick · toolkit · scissors · fitting · installation · hardware store · home improvement · weekend project
weatherstripping
Material sealing door gaps
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
door seal · window seal · foam tape · cold air · heat loss · energy efficiency · airtightness · thermal barrier · silicone · rubber seal
doors
Hinged passage barriers
- windowsGlass-filled wall openings
- skirting boardsTrim covering wall bases
- floorboardsHorizontal room planking
attic · sash windows · casement · frames · joinery · gaps · cracks · openings · ventilation · Victorian
strips
Narrow cut pieces
apply · peel-and-stick · toolkit · scissors · fitting · installation · hardware store · home improvement · weekend project · tutorial
draught-proofingventilation
Circulation of fresh air
opening windows · perforating · unsealing · airing · natural ventilation
draught-proofingventilating
Supplying fresh air
exposing · airing · cross-ventilation · natural ventilation · passive cooling
draught-proofingheating
Raising temperature artificially
space heating · air conditioning · HVAC · mechanical ventilation
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