ウレタンフォーム

うれたんふぉーむ
noun
urethane foam; polyurethane foam
1. urethane foam; polyurethane foam
A foam insulation material made from polyurethane, sprayed or placed to fill gaps. Offers high insulation performance and good airtightness.
隙間(すきま)にウレタンフォームを()()ける。
Spray urethane foam into the gaps.
ウレタンフォームは断熱(だんねつ)性能(せいのう)(たか)い。
Urethane foam has high insulation performance.
現場(げんば)でウレタンフォームを()()けると、複雑(ふくざつ)形状(けいじょう)隙間(すきま)もふさげる。
Spraying urethane foam on-site can seal even oddly shaped gaps.

A loanword from English "urethane foam." Sprayed foam insulation that expands to fill gaps, giving strong airtightness and high insulation per thickness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ウレタンフォームを()()ける: to spray urethane foam
  • 硬質(こうしつ)ウレタンフォーム: rigid urethane foam

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • グラスウール: glass wool — cheaper, must be fitted carefully
  • セルロースファイバー: cellulose fiber — recycled-paper based, blown in