weather seal
Gap-filling barrier strip
A weather seal is a strip or gasket that blocks air, water, and drafts from entering gaps around doors, windows, or other openings.
Weather seals are made from rubber, foam, or flexible plastic and compress when the door or window closes: The weather seal around the garage door needs replacing.
Also called weatherstripping.
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
threshold · door · door frame · window · window frame · airtight · weatherstrip · foam · adhesive · cold · cold air · wind · barrier · silicone · tight · tight fit · compression · sweep
- garage doorsgarage door, garage door opener, opener, roll-up door, carriage door
- windproofingwindbreaker, windscreen, windshield, wind deflector, weatherstrip
intentional opening
weather sealvent
Opening for airflow
air intake · exhaust port · weep hole · louvre · grille
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