Glossary

In this glossary, you will find a comprehensive collection of terms and definitions relating to insulation.

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A (2) B (6) C (3) E (3) F (1) G (2) H (6) I (4) L (1) M (2) P (3) R (3) T (4) U (1) V (3) W (3)

Air tightness

Aluminium-laminated

BAFA

BEG

Bitumen membrane

Blind rafters

Building material class

Bulk density

Capillary-active

Condensation

Cosiness

Energy efficiency

Energy saving

ETICS

Fire class

GEG

Green roofs

Heat storage

Heat storage capacity c

Heat transfer

Heating energy

Hydrophilic

Hydrophobic

Insulation bag

Insulation density

Inverted roof

iSFP

Lambda

Minimally invasive

Moisture protection

Perimeter insulation

Primary energy content

Protection against the cold

Rafter expander

Ridge purlin area

river pebble

Thermal bridge

Thermal bridge

Thermal conductivity

Thermal insulation

U-value

Vapour barrier

Vapour barrier

Vapour-permeable

wall coping

Water vapour diffusion resistance μ

Water-repellent insulation materials