uncaulked

Missing its weatherproofing

Not sealed with caulk—the putty-like material used to fill gaps and prevent leaks.

An uncaulked window lets drafts in; an uncaulked bathtub allows water to seep behind tiles.

The uncaulked seams in the old boat let water trickle through.

unsealed

joint

Shared by multiple parties

  • seamJoined fabric edge
  • gapUnfilled space between
  • crackNarrow break or attempt

opening · crevice · fissure · bathtub · hull · chinking · oakum · tarring · pitch · weatherstripping

leaking

seepage

Slow fluid escape

penetration · dampness · wetness · permeation · saturation · soggy · condensation · spill · overflow · flood

vulnerable

exposed

Out in open

susceptible · compromised · drafty · leaky · porous · unsealed

deteriorated

weathered

Eroded by exposure

degradation · wear · aging · brittle · hardened · maintenance · repair · restoration · neglect · disrepair

Opposites
sealing/weatherproofing status

uncaulkedcaulked

Filled joints watertight

sealed · weatherproofed · airtight · watertight · chinked

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G