winterproofed
Prepared for freezing
Winterproofed describes something that has been prepared or treated to withstand winter conditions.
A winterproofed home has had its pipes insulated, windows sealed, and heating checked before cold weather arrives.
Cars, gardens, and outdoor equipment can all be winterproofed: We winterproofed the cabin before the first snow.
The term implies preventive action against cold, ice, and snow damage.
Post-summer cooling period
- fallDescend under gravity
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- checklistItemized verification guide
inspection · furnace · chimney · antifreeze · de-icer · salt · shovel · generator
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
sealant · foam · R-value · polystyrene · batt · attic · crawlspace
Impervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- coatedHaving a surface layer
membrane · barrier · impervious · all-weather · durable · protected · treated · reinforced
autumn
Post-summer cooling period
- fallDescend under gravity
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- maintenancePreserving working condition
checklist · inspection · furnace · chimney · antifreeze · de-icer · salt · shovel · generator · firewood
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
caulk · sealant · foam · R-value · polystyrene · batt · attic · crawlspace
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- weather-resistantAble to withstand elements
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
coated · membrane · barrier · impervious · all-weather · durable · protected · treated · reinforced · fortified
winterproofedunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
uninsulated · exposed · vulnerable · unprepared · unsealed