A pre-cut layer of insulation applied around a water heater storage tank to reduce standby heat loss from the tank.
Insulation fasteners
Any of several specialized mechanical fasteners designed to hold insulation down to a steel or a nailable deck.
Insulation flange
Protective rim, along the edge of the batt type of insulation, which holds the insulation in place by being stapled to the studs or joists.
Insulation foam
Insulation jacket
Insulation tape
Insulation vent
A vent placed into the insulation which extends above the BURM.
Insulation, batt
Pre-cut, flexible, insulation, which fits between framing members, coming in 4 and 6 inch thickness for 16 and 24 inch joist spacing and is made of glass wool, wood fibers or cotton.
Insulation, blanket
Packed pre-cut or rolled insulation which usually comes in a thickness of 3 1Ú2, 5 1Ú2, or 7 1Ú2 inches, and fits between 16 or 24-inch studs. Made of flexible materials such as glass wool, cotton, wood fiber, or rock wool which must be pretreated to become insect, fire and decay resistant.
