Definition of "Furring"

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Better Homes & Gardens Big Hill Realty Corp.

Same as term furring strip: Insulating material attached to crevices around doors and windows to prevent air from either entering or escaping from a structure. Tacked, stapled, or glued onto the surfaces of the doors or windows, the strip is made from either artificial or animal fibers.

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