wall insulation material

[/wɔːl ɪnˌsuːˈleɪʃən məˈtɪriəl/]
nounpl: wall insulation materials
material de isolamento de parede
1. Substance or product used to reduce heat transfer, sound transmission, or thermal energy loss through walls
Fiberglass is a common wall insulation material used in residential construction.
Fibra de vidro é um material de isolamento de parede comum usado na construção residencial.
2. Any insulating product installed between wall studs or on wall surfaces to improve energy efficiency and comfort
The contractor recommended spray foam as the wall insulation material for the renovation project.
O empreiteiro recomendou espuma de poliuretano como material de isolamento de parede para o projeto de reforma.
In Brazil, wall insulation materials are increasingly popular due to rising energy costs and climate control needs in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, this is a standard building code requirement in most regions. The choice of material often reflects local climate conditions, building codes, and cost considerations in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
insulationthermal insulation materialwall insulatoracoustic insulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material de isolamento de parede
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
isolante de parede
Shortened informal version commonly used in construction industry
Portugal
material de isolamento de parede
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'isolante térmica de parede'
Minas Gerais
isolamento para parede
Alternative phrasing used in construction contexts

Related Words

fiberglassmineral woolcellulosespray foamR-valuethermal resistancesoundproofingenergy efficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the heat in and the cold out
energy-efficient building practices
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