insulation Flashcards
1
Q
insulation
A
reduces rate of energy transfer by heating
2
Q
cavity walls
A
made of inner and outer wall, with air gap in middle. reduces amount of energy transferred by conduction through wall.
3
Q
loft insulation
A
laid across loft floor and ceiling. fibreglass wool is good insulator as has pockets of trapped air.
4
Q
double glazed
A
work in same way as cavity walls
