weather strip
noun
: a strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window and the sill, casing, or threshold so as to exclude rain, snow, and cold air
called also weather stripping
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Use weather stripping to seal doors and window gaps, and ensure the door sweep creates a seal against the closed threshold.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Shah also recommends using weather stripping where needed and changing HVAC filters at a higher frequency.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
As the winter brings cold temperatures, owners should consider heating conservation measures such as high efficiency furnaces or boilers, programmable thermostats, heat pumps, and adding weather stripping around doors and windows.
—Charles Marshall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Replace or add caulk around windows and add weather stripping around doors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Shah also recommends using weather stripping where needed and changing HVAC filters at a higher frequency.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
As the winter brings cold temperatures, owners should consider heating conservation measures such as high efficiency furnaces or boilers, programmable thermostats, heat pumps, and adding weather stripping around doors and windows.
—Charles Marshall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Replace or add caulk around windows and add weather stripping around doors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Weather strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20strip. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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