A rubber seal fitted to the body, e g , along a door aperture or trunklid, to prevent water, air, and moisture from getting into the interior of the body Also see window weatherstrip
Narrow strip made of metal, or other material, designed so that when installed at doors or windows it will retard the passage of air, moisture or dust around the door or window sash
Narrower or jamb-width sections of thin metal or other material to prevent infiltration of air and moisture around windows and doors Compression weather stripping prevents air infiltration, provides tension, and acts as a counter balance
Variously shaped metal, vinyl, plastic or molded fiber strips that fit tightly against the sash or door frame parts to prevent air infiltration through cracks Cold air entering the house in winter can account for up to 35% of the heating load Weatherstripping can reduce the load to 20%