A description of the type of insulation and how it is applied.
Data Type:
Constrained List
Category:
Unit of Measure:
None
Sector:
Commercial, Residential, Multifamily
A description of the type of insulation and how it is applied.
List Options | Option Definition | Unit of Measure | |
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Batt | Insulation that is made of material that is spun into a flexible cohesive block or "batt". There are many types of batt insulation, such as fiberglass, natural materials (cellulose or cotton fiber), plastic fibers, and mineral (or rock) wool. | None | |
Insulated | Insulation is installed | None | |
Insulation jacket | A water heater jacket, or blanket, is made of insulation contained in sheet plastic so that it can be attached to the water heater. | None | |
Loose fill | Insulation that is made of material that is not cohesive. Examples are cellulose, fiberglass and mineral (or rock) wool. It can be blown into place | None | |
Moveable insulation | Insulation is moveable | None | |
None | None | None | |
Not applicable | Not applicable | None | |
Not insulated | Insulation is not installed | None | |
Other | Other | None | |
Rigid | Insulation that is made of a solid, rigid material. Examples include foam (polystyrene, polyisocyanurate, polyurethane) as well as fibers (fiberglass and mineral wool) that can withstand high temperatures. | None | |
Spray-on | Insulation that can is semi-liquid and can be sprayed into place. Examples include different types of plastics, such as polyisocyanurate and polyurethane, as well as cementitious materials. | None | |
Unknown | Unknown | None |
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