Why weatherstrip a window or door?

To seal gaps open to the weather.

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  1. To make it heavier
  2. To block all sunlight
  3. To seal gaps open to the weather ✔

Why: Weatherstripping seals gaps around windows and doors that are open to the weather.

Huh, didn't know that: Weatherstripping seals gaps around windows and doors that are open to the weather.

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Weatherstripping tells drafts to take a hike
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Answer: To seal gaps open to the weather. Weatherstripping seals gaps around windows and doors that are open to the weather.

  1. Scouting America: Home Repairs www.scouting.org/merit-badges/home-repairs
    Weatherstrip a window or door
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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