damboard

/ˈdæmbɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of exterior wall cladding, typically made from boards or panels of wood or other materials, used to protect buildings from water damage, especially in coastal areas.

“The damboard helped to prevent water from seeping into the basement after the heavy rainfall.”

2. verb

to cover or line with damboard, especially to protect against water damage.

“The contractor damboarded the building’s exterior walls to prepare it for the upcoming storm season.”

Synonyms

  • cladding
  • waterproofing

Antonyms

  • non-waterproof
  • water-permeable