An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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If air is leaking under a door, consider using a felt weather strip that attaches to the bottom of the door with small nails, screws or adhesive tape.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
The utility said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
Central Maine Power said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
Where they have introduced the patent weather-strip, I place the tract on the upper door-step, with a brick-bat, which keeps it from blowing away.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 by Various
The study found that older and smaller houses tended to have more leakage than newer and larger ones, which are more likely to have weather-stripped windows and incorporate modern building techniques.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2022
And then there is the kitchen door, which I had weather-stripped just six months ago, to keep out the cold, and which now requires two hands to close and latch.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 10, 2018
There’s no light beneath the door—it must be weather-stripped for soundproofing.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2014
Another student, Eric Lamoe, 14, says that, at his urging, his family has weather-stripped the doors and changed many light bulbs to 25 watts.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mike the Angel went inside, through two insulated and tightly weather-stripped doors, one right after another, like the air lock on a spaceship.
From Unwise Child by Garrett, Randall
If the weather-stripping can’t be replaced, cover the opened space with a towel or blanket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Wind can also get in through the front door if the weather-stripping is worn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Many feature enhanced weather-stripping or anti-leak sealers, as well as fiberglass, steel or wood cladding materials, all of which contribute to a home’s overall energy efficiency.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
Weatherization improvements include weather-stripping, insulation, replacing broken glass and performing furnace and water heater inspections.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2018
Caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows can slash CO2 emissions by 1,700 lbs. per year.
From Time Magazine Archive
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