snowproofing
Sealing against flurries
Snowproofing is the process of making something resistant to snow damage or infiltration.
It typically involves treating materials, sealing gaps, or adding protective barriers to structures, vehicles, or equipment: We spent the weekend snowproofing the cabin before winter.
The term parallels waterproofing but addresses the specific challenges of snow accumulation and melt.
Insulated hooded winter coat
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- overbootsProtective footwear worn outside shoes
- shellHard outer covering
mittens · balaclava · goggles · snowshoes · boots · gloves · outerwear · hardshell
Installing overhead shelter material
- claddingOuter protective layer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
gutters · insulation · attic · eaves · shingles · drainage · foundation · ventilation
Withstanding external forces
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
insulated · windproof · thermal · moisture-wicking · r-value · airtight · water-repellent · sealed
Breathable waterproof membrane
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- fabricWoven or knit material
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
polyurethane · acrylic · silicone · wax · nylon · ripstop · neoprene · paraffin
Making impervious to moisture
- sealingMaking impermeable
- coatingApplied surface covering
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
- laminationBonding sheets together
application · treatment · spraying · curing · adhesion · reapplication · priming · bonding
parka
Insulated hooded winter coat
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
- overbootsProtective footwear worn outside shoes
shell · mittens · balaclava · goggles · snowshoes · boots · gloves · outerwear · hardshell · softshell
roofing
Installing overhead shelter material
- claddingOuter protective layer
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
flashing · gutters · insulation · attic · eaves · shingles · drainage · foundation · ventilation · weatherization
resistant
Withstanding external forces
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
barrier · insulated · windproof · thermal · moisture-wicking · r-value · airtight · water-repellent · sealed · leakproof
gore-tex
Breathable waterproof membrane
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- fabricWoven or knit material
synthetic · polyurethane · acrylic · silicone · wax · nylon · ripstop · neoprene · paraffin · fluoropolymer
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- sealingMaking impermeable
- coatingApplied surface covering
- impregnationInfusion or fertilization
lamination · application · treatment · spraying · curing · adhesion · reapplication · priming · bonding · saturating
blizzard
Violent prolonged snowstorm
ice · slush · freezing · subzero · windchill · powder · drifts · whiteout · flurries · accumulation
snowproofingwaterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
rainproofing · fireproofing · cooling systems · windproofing
snowproofingweathering
Atmospheric breakdown of materials
neglect · deterioration · snow damage · permeability · unsealing
snow, proof, waterproof, weatherproof, snowproof, snowproofed