weather strip
Door edge seal
Weather strip is material used to seal gaps around doors and windows, preventing drafts, moisture, and dust from entering.
It comes in various forms—foam tape, rubber gaskets, felt, vinyl—applied where movable parts meet fixed frames.
As a verb, to weather-strip is to install such material: We need to weather-strip the back door before winter.
Also spelled weatherstrip.
Barrier closing door gaps
- window sealAirtight frame lining
- draft stopperSeals gaps against airflow
- foam tapeCushioned adhesive strip
- door sweepStrip blocking underdoor gaps
caulking · gasket · rubber seal · gap filler · insulation tape · silicone seal
Elastic polymer from trees
- foamBubble-filled substance
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
bronze · aluminum · plastic · neoprene · pile · fiberglass · polyurethane · self-adhesive
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- air leakUnintended gas escape
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
- thermal barrierSubstance blocking temperature transfer
- heat lossWarmth leaving a system
cold air · weatherization · R-value · airtight · climate control · HVAC · utility bill · energy savings
door seal
Barrier closing door gaps
- window sealAirtight frame lining
- draft stopperSeals gaps against airflow
- foam tapeCushioned adhesive strip
door sweep · caulking · gasket · rubber seal · gap filler · insulation tape · silicone seal
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
silicone · bronze · aluminum · plastic · neoprene · pile · fiberglass · polyurethane · self-adhesive · tubular
draft
Preliminary version of text
- air leakUnintended gas escape
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
- thermal barrierSubstance blocking temperature transfer
heat loss · cold air · weatherization · R-value · airtight · climate control · HVAC · utility bill · energy savings · home improvement
apply
Put into operation
cut · peel-and-stick · staple · trim · fit · replace · remove · clean · surface prep · caulk gun
weather stripvent
Opening for airflow
air gap · air vent · open window · draft · gap
weather stripventilator
Mechanical breathing apparatus
air vent · exhaust fan · louvre · grille · intake vent