noun
- plural of airproof; materials, seals, or structures designed to prevent the passage of air
Usage: technical; construction/engineering context
verb
- third-person singular present tense of airproof; to seal or make something impermeable to air
Usage: technical; construction/engineering context
Examples
- The contractor installed airproofs around all the window frames to improve energy efficiency.
- Modern building codes require airproofs in the thermal envelope to reduce heating and cooling costs.
- She airproofs the basement walls before insulating them.
- Quality airproofs prevent drafts and moisture infiltration.
- The architect specified specialized airproofs for the high-performance building design.
- He airproofs the attic access to minimize air leakage.