Definition of weatherstripping in English English dictionary
A strip of fabric, plastic, rubber or metal found around exterior wall openings to reduce infiltration
material around operating lights designed to reduce air leakage or water penetration or both
Thin strips of metal or other materials installed around window and door openings to prevent air infiltration and water penetration
A strip of resilient material for covering the joint between the window sash and frame in order to reduce air leaks and prevent water from entering the structure
A material which creates a weather-tight seal between a window or door sash and frame
A strip of felt, rubber, metal or other material, fixed along the edges of doors or windows to keep out drafts and reduce heat loss
The foam, metal, or rubber strips used to form a seal around windows and doors to reduce air infiltration
A material or device used to seal the openings, gaps or cracks of venting window and door units to prevent water and air infiltration
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%