draughtproofing
Blocking cold air
Draughtproofing is the British spelling of draftproofing—sealing gaps around doors, windows, and other openings to prevent cold air from entering a building.
The goal is energy efficiency and comfort: We spent the weekend draughtproofing the old farmhouse.
Also appears as draught-proofing.
Glass-filled wall openings
- doorsHinged passage barriers
- letterboxPostal delivery receptacle
- keyholeOpening for a lock
- chimneyVertical smoke passage
floorboards · skirting-boards · pipework · cat-flap · threshold · door-frame · gaps · cracks
Gap-sealing material for frames
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
foam · rubber · adhesive · tape · polyurethane · vinyl · neoprene · acrylic
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
Heat you feel
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- snugnessComfortable tightness or warmth
- cosinessPleasant domestic warmth
- homelinessLack of physical attractiveness
windows
Glass-filled wall openings
chimney · floorboards · skirting-boards · pipework · cat-flap · threshold · door-frame · gaps · cracks · vents
weatherstrip
Gap-sealing material for frames
silicone · foam · rubber · adhesive · tape · polyurethane · vinyl · neoprene · acrylic · airtight
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
sustainability
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- low-carbonMinimal CO2 output
warmth
Heat you feel
draughtproofingletting air in
ventilation · ventilating · unsealing · airing · opening windows
draughtproofingventilating
Supplying fresh air
airing out · natural ventilation · opening windows · cross-ventilation · aeration
draughtproofingheating
Raising temperature artificially
central heating · space heating · radiators · HVAC · air conditioning
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