windproofing
Sealing against gusts
Windproofing is the process of making something resistant to wind penetration—sealing gaps in buildings, treating fabric to block drafts, or adding barriers to outdoor structures.
The term also refers to materials or treatments used for this purpose: The jacket's windproofing has worn off after years of use.
Material sealing door gaps
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- housewrapExterior moisture barrier
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
membrane · flashing · tape · adhesive · silicone · polyurethane · sheathing · butyl
Thermal transfer prevention
- claddingOuter protective layer
- sidingExterior wall covering
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
- glazingGlossy protective coating
double-glazing · underlayment · threshold · jamb · mullion · soffit · fascia
Portable fabric shelter
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- windbreakBarrier against gusts
- windscreenVehicle's front glass
stakes · vestibule · flysheet · shelter · lean-to · camp · canopy · awning
Impervious to atmosphere
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
- draftsPreliminary written versions
sealing · retrofitting · sustainability · R-value · condensation · ventilation · comfort
Covert entry into organization
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- CFMVolumetric airflow measurement
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- manometerInstrument measuring gas pressure
weatherstripping
Material sealing door gaps
gasket · membrane · flashing · tape · adhesive · silicone · polyurethane · sheathing · butyl · mastic
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- claddingOuter protective layer
- sidingExterior wall covering
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
glazing · double-glazing · underlayment · threshold · jamb · mullion · soffit · fascia
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- bivouacTemporary military encampment
- windbreakBarrier against gusts
windscreen · stakes · vestibule · flysheet · shelter · lean-to · camp · canopy · awning · baffle
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
drafts · sealing · retrofitting · sustainability · R-value · condensation · ventilation · comfort
infiltration
Covert entry into organization
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- CFMVolumetric airflow measurement
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
- camping geartent, sleeping bag, flashlight, backpack, sleeping pad
- jacket partscollar, cuffs, hood, lapels, lining
- resilienceresilience, grit, bounce back, bouncing back, robustness
- material propertieshardness, elasticity, ductility, strength, durability
- winter skillsskiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing
windproofingventilation
Circulation of fresh air
aeration · breathability · air circulation · permeability · porosity
windproofingwind exposure
Openness to air currents
exposure · opening up · unsealing · breathability · weather exposure
windproofingventilation
Circulation of fresh air
aerating · opening up · unsealing · perforating · puncturing
wind, proof, winding, unwinding, rewind, windswept, downwind, tailwind, headwind