insulation layer

Heat retention material

An insulation layer is material positioned to reduce heat transfer between spaces—in buildings, clothing, or other systems.

The term appears in construction adding an insulation layer to the attic, outdoor gear the fleece serves as an insulation layer, and geology, where it may describe rock or soil that impedes thermal exchange.

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foam board · spray foam · mineral wool · R-value · polystyrene · polyethylene · glass fiber · weatherization · acoustic panels · heat retention · barrier · foam · batts · loose fill · thermal · roll · weatherstrip · energy savings

Opposites
thermal/electrical conductivity function

insulation layerconductor

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heat sink · radiator · heat exchanger · wire · heating element

protective barrier function

insulation layergap

Unfilled space between

opening

Family

layer, insulate, insulation, layering

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G