Installations - Insulation

What is the main purpose of insulation?

• To allow heat transmission

• To prevent the transmission of heat (heat loss, heat gain, or frost protection)

• To increase heat loss

• To make materials flammable

Fill in the blank: Good insulating material uses still air to an advantage and should be of adequate _________

• thickness

• weight

• color

• length

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good insulating material?

• It should not be flammable

• It should be vermin proof

• It should be draught proof

• It should be highly flammable

Good insulating material should be impervious to moisture.

• True

• False

Good insulating material should be sufficiently robust for the job.

• True

• False

Good insulating material should be draught proof.

• True

• False

Good insulating material should be vermin proof.

• True

• False

According to the slide, any pipework in a vulnerable position should be insulated. Which of the following is a location where pipework should be insulated?

• Outside

• Kitchen

• Living room

• Bedroom

According to the slide, any pipework in a vulnerable position should be insulated. Which of the following is a location where pipework should be insulated?

• Loft area

• Bathroom

• Garage

• Attic

According to the slide, any pipework in a vulnerable position should be insulated. Which of the following is a location where pipework should be insulated?

• Under suspended downstairs floor

• Roof

• Garden

• Porch