poor insulation
Thermal barrier failure
Poor insulation refers to building materials or construction that fails to adequately prevent heat transfer between inside and outside spaces.
The result is energy loss—heat escapes in winter and enters in summer, driving up utility costs: The drafty windows were a sign of poor insulation.
The phrase also applies to electrical contexts where inadequate covering allows current to leak or short-circuit.
- draftyLetting cold air in
- cold airLow-temperature atmosphere
- coldLow temperature state
- heat lossWarmth leaving a system
- air leakUnintended gas escape
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