insulation value

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insulation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɪn.sjəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of covering something to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering, or the fact that something is covered in ...
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value
noun
uk
/ˈvæl.juː/us
/ˈvæl.juː/
the amount of money that can be received ...
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(Definition ofinsulationandvaluefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Two classes of parameter can be identified - environmental: air temperature, radiant temperature, air movement and humidity; and personal: metabolic rate and clothinginsulationvalue.
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The local authority admits that there is noinsulationvaluein the current windows.
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Clearly, increasing the number of layers and decreasing the emissivity both lower the heat transfer coefficient, which is equivalent to a higherinsulationvalue.
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Open cell insulation can be crushed in your hand and has a lowerinsulationvalue.
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In terms of thermal insulation, the roller door has a typicalinsulationvalueof 4.9 to 5.2.
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Advantages of straw-bale construction over conventional building systems include the renewable nature of straw, cost, easy availability, naturally fire-retardant and highinsulationvalue.
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Small amounts of gas within a vacuum insulated panel can greatly compromise itsinsulationvalue.
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A sheet steel garage door has a typicalinsulationvalueof 6.1 to 6.4.
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Using argon increases theinsulationvalueof a given suit by approximately 20%, without adding any additional bulk or weight.
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The wool, qiviut, is highly prized for its softness, length, andinsulationvalue.
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Crushed volcanic rock, pumice or rice hulls yield higherinsulationvaluethan clay or sand.
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Because of the highinsulationvalueof the silicon oxide surrounding the gate, the stored charge can not readily leak away and the data can be retained for decades.
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Much stronger legislation is needed to require new buildings to be low in fuel consumption and high in insulation values.
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It also provides high physical strength and maximal elongation, and the best electrical and thermal insulation values.
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Dimensional lumber is commonly used but creates thermal bridging and lowers insulation values.
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Most buildings are constructed from thick ceramics with high insulation values.
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