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Weatherstripping

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Weatherstripping is the process of sealing openings such as doors, windows, and trunks from the elements.

 


weatherstripping
A strip of fabric, plastic, rubber or metal found around exterior wall openings to reduce infiltration.
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Weatherstripping - A strip of resilient material for covering the joint between the window's sash and frame in order to reduce air leaks and prevent water from entering the structure.

Weatherstripping
A material or device used to seal the openings, gaps or cracks of venting window and door units to prevent water and air infiltration.
Windload
Force exerted on a surface by moving air.

Threshold - The wooden or metal strip directly beneath an exterior door. Some have an added rubber or plastic strip feature for better weatherstripping.
Throat Cut - The notch cut into rafters to allow proper seating on the plate.

See also: House, Frame, Ground, Sash, Norma

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