Korkdämmung

cork insulation

noun KORK-dem-moong Rare

Usage Note

Korkdämmung uses compressed cork boards or granules as a natural, sustainable insulation material; it is vapour-permeable and resistant to rot, making it popular for ecological building projects as underfloor or wall insulation.

Examples

"Für das Naturhaus entschied man sich für eine Korkdämmung unter dem Parkettboden."

Natural Translation

For the natural-material house cork insulation was chosen under the parquet floor.

Literal Translation

For the natural-house decided one for a cork-insulation under the parquet-floor.

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