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2. Weatherstripping - Wikipedia

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   The doors have a kerf in the door stop so that a foam, rubber, or vinyl strip can be placed inside for the door to rest against when closed. These doors also have the threshold — usually a molded piece of plastic — nailed to the frame in the factory. These units are not difficult to install and require only very little skill. Custom ...

3. Astragal - Wikipedia

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   An astragal is commonly used to seal between a pair of doors. The astragal closes the clearance gap created by bevels on one or both mating doors, and helps deaden sound. The vertical member (molding) attaches to a stile on one of a pair of either sliding or swinging doors, against which the other door seals when closed.

4. Thermoplastic vulcanizates - Wikipedia

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   In commercial glazing seals, TPV can be used for curtain walls, storefronts, architectural windows, and skylight weather-seal applications. It is also commonly used for residential glazing seals because of its low air- and water-infiltration ratings for the life of window and door systems.

5. How to Seal Windows and Reduce Energy Bills This Winter - AOL

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   Here, we explain how to seal windows with various materials and methods including caulk, weather stripping, plastic shrink-wrap, and draft stoppers. Related: 8 Common Drafty Spots to Check for ...

6. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   In earlier days, birch bark was occasionally used as a flashing material. [7] Most flashing materials today are metal, plastic, rubber, or impregnated paper. [8]Metal flashing materials include lead, aluminium, copper, [1] stainless steel, zinc alloy, other architectural metals or a metal with a coating such as galvanized steel, lead-coated copper, anodized aluminium, terne-coated copper ...

7. 10 practical winter time vehicle upgrades - AOL

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   Constructed with durable materials that resist cracking and tearing in cold temperatures, they feature a specialized frame design to prevent ice buildup and a robust rubber blade that maintains ...

8. List of polyurethane applications - Wikipedia

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   Industrial Insulation. Rigid polyurethane foam is used in various industries to provide thermal insulation to installations and pipes. In particular, the piping for district heating systems in Europe is primarily insulated using a pre-insulated pipes sandwich assembly composed of a steel heat service pipe, an insulating layer (polyurethane foam) and a polyethylene (PE) casing, which are bonded ...

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