weather stripping
AmericanEtymology
Origin of weather stripping
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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This is often a decidedly low-tech operation involving spray-foam insulation to seal cracks, and weather stripping around windows and doors.
When the finished trim and door weather stripping is added on the side wall jambs, you lose about 2 1/4 inches in width.
From Seattle Times
Locking them pulls the sash tight against the weather stripping.
From Seattle Times
Look for drafts or anyplace air is leaking in and use weather stripping to insulate it.
From Seattle Times
Small home improvement projects, such as adding or replacing weather stripping that seals leaks around doors and windows, can significantly reduce your energy consumption, Hicks says.
From Seattle Times
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