TL;DR
Weatherstrip replacement is the renewal of the compressible seals around doors and windows once they flatten, tear, or harden with age, restoring the barrier against drafts, dust, water, and insects. The work is matching profiles: kerf-in foam strips press into the slot in newer door jambs, V-strip and felt suit old double-hungs, and door sweeps or bottom inserts close the gap at the threshold.
What it means
Weatherstrip replacement is the renewal of the compressible seals around doors and windows once they flatten, tear, or harden with age, restoring the barrier against drafts, dust, water, and insects. The work is matching profiles: kerf-in foam strips press into the slot in newer door jambs, V-strip and felt suit old double-hungs, and door sweeps or bottom inserts close the gap at the threshold. It is among the highest-return small jobs in home efficiency, and the diagnostic is simple, daylight visible around a closed door or a dollar bill that slides out without resistance.
Where it sits in the glossary
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