weatherizes
Prepares for winter
Weatherizes means makes a building resistant to cold, heat, or moisture by adding insulation, sealing gaps, or installing storm windows.
The goal is energy efficiency and comfort: The city program weatherizes homes for low-income residents.
The process prepares structures to withstand seasonal extremes.
Material for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
Prepare for cold season
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- reinforceAdd strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
draftproof · waterproof · renovate · condition · stabilize · maintain · improve · secure
Reinforced woven strand composite
Rooftop water channels
- downspoutsVertical roof drainage pipes
- sidingExterior wall covering
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
caulking
Material for sealing gaps
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
winterize
Prepare for cold season
fortify · draftproof · waterproof · renovate · condition · stabilize · maintain · improve · secure · ready
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- R-valueInsulation effectiveness measure
batt · blown-in · polystyrene
gutters
Rooftop water channels
- downspoutsVertical roof drainage pipes
- sidingExterior wall covering
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
weatherizesexposes
Makes visible or known
strips · opens up · uncovers · unseals · ventilates
weatherizesdemolishes
Tears down completely
destroys · dismantles · tears down · razes · wrecks