wall insulation
[/wɔːl ɪnˈsuːleɪʃən/]
nounpl: wall insulations
isolamento de parede
1. Material or system installed in walls to reduce heat transfer and improve thermal efficiency of a building
The contractor installed fiberglass wall insulation to improve the home's energy efficiency.
O empreiteiro instalou isolamento de parede em fibra de vidro para melhorar a eficiência energética da casa.
2. The process of adding insulating materials between wall studs to prevent thermal loss
Wall insulation is essential for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.
O isolamento de parede é essencial para manter temperaturas internas confortáveis o ano todo.
3. Sound-dampening materials installed in walls to reduce noise transmission between rooms
The studio used acoustic wall insulation to minimize outside noise.
O estúdio usou isolamento acústico de parede para minimizar o ruído externo.
Wall insulation is a standard building practice in both Brazil and the USA, though more critical in the USA where extreme weather conditions are more common. In Brazil, it is increasingly used in modern construction, particularly in southern regions with cooler climates. Energy efficiency through wall insulation is becoming a priority in both countries due to rising electricity costs and environmental concerns.
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