noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
good
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There is obvious merit in good insulation , using only the most efficient kitchen appliances, heating systems and such.
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Both turned out to be very good for insulation .
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To achieve better insulation performance, there are several possibilities.
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They offer the best insulation and absorbency, though they are the most expensive.
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Of course we must save 25 percent of energy through better insulation and so on.
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Joseph Harker Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat that provides them with better insulation than men.
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Standard softboard has good heat insulation properties, and the impregnated version will resist moisture ingress.
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It has good insulation and feels very much like a down bag.
high
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Three spray levels give good wash results and a high level of insulation means the machine is quiet.
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This filling gives a high level of insulation and offers good internal stability.
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This approach reinforces the idea of a very high level of insulation , coupled with high thermal mass.
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Cellular plastic has a high insulation value, four times greater than similar timber products.
sound
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Most houses in Bridge Road have sound insulation , as do some in Medway Road.
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There was no sound insulation between flats, a lack of privacy and stress between neighbours.
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They did this not by providing sheltered gardens or sound insulation , they just put no windows in the street.
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And one final point - is the sound insulation adequate?
thermal
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Softboard has a spongy texture, which gives it good sound and thermal insulation properties.
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If extra thermal insulation is required flat insulation panels can be laid underneath the profiled Rockwell insulation panels.
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Grants may also be available for thermal insulation , or repairs to properties in clearance areas.
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The detailed design of the thermal insulation and of the technical elements of the house will be described in the following chapters.
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In any case, high-vacuum equipment is needed to ensure adequate thermal insulation .
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The ability to operate at these temperatures is advantageous, because liquid nitrogen is cheap and the devices need less thermal insulation .
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The remaining third covered anything from thermal insulation and heating through to fire safety and maintenance problems.
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The biggest item would be thermal insulation - £5 billion.
■ NOUN
loft
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Allow the fluid to dry before laying the loft insulation .
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Ensure loft insulation is 6in thick.
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Grants are available towards the cost of loft insulation under the Homes Insulation Scheme.
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If you are in any of these categories the standard contribution is £10.70 for loft insulation and £7.50 for draft proofing.
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Possible applications range from loft insulation to making fitted furniture, so selecting the right board for the job is vital.
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Now there's a new, greener loft insulation material, Warmcel, made from recycled, fire-resistant paper.
material
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These ranged from fires to defects in pumps and insulation materials .
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Down a partly overgrown lane we stop outside a trailer which has a huge panel hanging loose revealing some yellow-green insulation material .
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This pinpointed the main problem ara - non-asbestos work resulting in damage to asbestos-containing insulation material .
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These ventilation routes must be maintained and kept free of insulation material , birds' nests, junk and so on.
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Gloves should be worn when handling insulation material .
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In all cases insulation material must not be allowed to block the ventilation openings.
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Tax on insulation materials and recycled goods would be eliminated.
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Now there's a new, greener loft insulation material , Warmcel, made from recycled, fire-resistant paper.
roof
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The work will include cavity wall insulation , roof insulation, double glazing and installation of energy efficient heating systems.
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It would be possible to have a greater thickness of roof insulation if a trussed rafter roof were used.
value
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Cellular plastic has a high insulation value , four times greater than similar timber products.
wall
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The work will include cavity wall insulation , roof insulation, double glazing and installation of energy efficient heating systems.
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Built by designer Simon Clark, of consultants Constructive Individuals, it includes 13 new methods of wall insulation .
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If you plan to have cavity wall insulation installed, start by approaching your local authority Building control Officer for approval.
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Incidentally, cavity wall insulation should be impermeable to water vapour, or interstitial condensation can occur.
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Items such as double glazing and cavity wall insulation are standard for middle income homes.
■ VERB
give
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Inside layers were made from the same material alternating in 25 layers with Kapton film to give insulation .
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These curtains make excellent draught excluders and give extra insulation .
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Technical advances in fleece continue apace such as with the stretch version which gives improved insulation and greater mobility through a closer fit.
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The verandas were glazed in, giving extra insulation and functioning as a reservoir of heated air for ventilation into the bedrooms.
provide
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A comfortable loop pile liner is built into the glove to provide insulation and to prevent condensation.
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A concrete ceiling suspended from the roof provides acoustical insulation .
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Joseph Harker Women have a layer of subcutaneous fat that provides them with better insulation than men.
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The synthetics are cheaper than down however and will provide some insulation even when wet.
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This extra truss member was designed to provide full thickness of insulation across the entire width of the house.
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The company is providing insulation for trains, a contract worth more than £150,000 per year.
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The mats are water-proof, and provide insulation at temperatures even as low as -20°.
use
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It would be possible to have a greater thickness of roof insulation if a trussed rafter roof were used .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Blankets provided insulation against the cold.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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By attic ceiling I presume you mean insulation in the roof, between the rafters.
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Fit it in place of an existing thinner jacket, and over any shrunk-on rigid foam insulation your cylinder may have.
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If extra thermal insulation is required flat insulation panels can be laid underneath the profiled Rockwell insulation panels.
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It is as vital as the plastic insulation in a telephone exchange.
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Macroconsolidation within organizations provides an ideal breeding ground for insulation , isolation, and illusion.
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The breakdown of the insulation layer short-circuits nerve impulses and produces devastating consequences.
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Use 3 1 / 2-inch insulation with a foil or paper backing, with the foil or paper facing out.