断熱(だんねつ)

Composition: 断(だん) (cut off, block) + 熱(ねつ) (heat). Literally "to block heat."

Common collocations

• 断熱(だんねつ)材(ざい) (insulation material)
• 断熱(だんねつ)性能(せいのう) (insulation performance)
• 断熱(だんねつ)工事(こうじ) (insulation work)
• 断熱(だんねつ)リフォーム (insulation renovation)
• 高(こう)断熱(だんねつ) (high insulation)
• 断熱(だんねつ)ガラス (insulated glass)

Energy efficiency

• 省(しょう)エネ (energy saving)
• ZEH (ゼッチ): Net Zero Energy House
• 気密性(きみつせい) (airtightness - often paired with insulation)

Common insulation materials

• グラスウール (glass wool)
• ウレタンフォーム (urethane foam)
• セルロースファイバー (cellulose fiber)

Related words

• 防音(ぼうおん) (soundproofing)
• 防水(ぼうすい) (waterproofing)
• 遮熱(しゃねつ) (heat shielding - blocking radiant heat)