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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wall insulation materialthermal insulationcavity insulationbuilding insulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
uninsulated wallexposed wall

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
isolamento de parede
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
isolamento térmico de parede
Often emphasizes thermal aspect in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
isolamento de parede
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to just 'isolamento'
Portugal
isolamento de parede
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'isolamento das paredes' in plural form

Related Words

insulation materialthermal efficiencyenergy efficiencysoundproofingweatherizationfiberglassfoam insulationcellulose insulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the cold out
seal the walls
weatherize the home
energy-efficient insulation
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