Provision by way of which transmission of heat from or in the room is retarded:-

(a) Mineral wood

(b) Wool resin bonded

(c) Glass wool

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(d) Polythene these resin bonded

Cold water up to 20 °C

Use for extremely in chilled water system.

Advantages of Thermal insulation –

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(a) Comfort

(b) Fuel saving

(c) Preventation of condensation

(d) Prevents freezing of water taps in extreme winter

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(e) Prevents heat loss in case of hot water system

Thermal insulating materials are-

(a) Slab/block insulation

(b) Blanket insulation

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(c) Loose fill insulation

(d) Bal insulating materials.

(e) Insulating boards

(f) Reflective sheet materials.

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(g) Light weight aggregates.