insulations
Materials preventing transfer
Insulations is the plural of insulation, referring to materials or systems that prevent the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity.
In construction, insulations include fiberglass batts, foam boards, and blown-in cellulose used to keep buildings warm or cool.
The term also covers electrical insulations—rubber, plastic, or ceramic coatings that prevent current from escaping wires.
The contractor compared different insulations before recommending spray foam for the attic.
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
- spray foamAerosolized sealant that expands
R-value · batts · blown-in · weatherstripping · heat retention · mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane
Protective intermediate space
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- separationState of being apart
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
cushioning · padding · isolation · cocoon · wrapper · encapsulation · containment · shock absorption
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- high-voltageCarrying strong electrical current
- micaLayered silicate mineral
- silicone rubberSynthetic elastic polymer material
Preventing noise transmission
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- acoustic panelsMaterials reducing room reverberation
- sound barriersStructures blocking unwanted noise
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
decoupling · sound absorption · noise control · floating floors · double glazing · acoustic tiles
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
spray foam · R-value · batts · blown-in · weatherstripping · heat retention · mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane · vapor barrier
buffer
Protective intermediate space
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- separationState of being apart
safeguard · cushioning · padding · isolation · cocoon · wrapper · encapsulation · containment · shock absorption · cushion
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- high-voltageCarrying strong electrical current
- micaLayered silicate mineral
silicone rubber · electrical tape · bushing · switchgear · power line
soundproofing
Preventing noise transmission
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- acoustic panelsMaterials reducing room reverberation
- sound barriersStructures blocking unwanted noise
dampening · decoupling · sound absorption · noise control · floating floors · double glazing · acoustic tiles
insulationsconductors
Those who direct ensembles
transmitters · heat sinks · electrical conductors · radiators · semiconductors
insulationsexposures
Instances of being revealed
vulnerabilities · openings · breaches · penetrations · gaps
insulationsconnections
Relationships between things
integrations · bridges · linkages · couplings · junctions
- natural insulationBuilt-in temperature regulation
- attic insulationMaterial preventing heat escape overhead
- insulation boardRigid thermal barrier material
- building insulationMaterial reducing heat transfer
- thermal insulationMaterial preventing heat transfer
- sound insulationMaterial blocking noise transfer