Dämmkeil

insulation wedge

noun DEM-kile Rare

Usage Note

Dämmkeil is a tapered wedge of rigid insulation board used at roof edges or floor perimeters to create a controlled fall toward drains on flat roofs; made of mineral wool or polystyrene.

Examples

"Mit Dämmkeilen wird das Dachgefälle für die Entwässerung hergestellt."

Natural Translation

Insulation wedges are used to create the roof fall for drainage.

Literal Translation

With insulation-wedges the roof-fall for the drainage is produced.

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