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insulation
A material or layer used to protect a building from heat loss or cold (thermal insulation) or to reduce sound (sound insulation).
Eine gute Dämmung des Daches hilft, im Winter Heizkosten zu sparen.
Good roof insulation helps save heating costs in winter.
insulation work
The process of applying insulating material to a building or system.
Die Dämmung der Außenwände wird von einer Fachfirma durchgeführt.
The insulation work on the exterior walls is being carried out by a specialist company.
The noun 'Dämmung' (insulation) is derived from the verb 'dämmen' (to insulate). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that can refer both to the process ('das Dämmen'—insulating) and to the result (the insulating material).
Wir müssen die Wände besser dämmen, um Energie zu sparen.
We need to insulate the walls better to save energy.
You can tell from context whether the material or the process is meant. If people are talking about properties such as thickness or type of material, 'Dämmung' (insulation) means the material. If it is about execution or duration, it refers to the process.
Die Dämmung besteht aus einem modernen, umweltfreundlichen Material.
The insulation consists of a modern, environmentally friendly material.
To specify what something is being insulated against, 'Dämmung' (insulation) is often used in compounds. The most common are 'Wärmedämmung' (thermal insulation, against cold/heat) and 'Schalldämmung' (sound insulation, against noise).
Eine gute Schalldämmung ist in Wohnungen an lauten Straßen sehr wichtig.
Good sound insulation is very important in apartments on noisy streets.
When 'Dämmung' (insulation work) is described as a process, typical verbs are 'anbringen' (to apply/install), 'einbauen' (to install), 'erneuern' (to renew), or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Nächstes Jahr wollen wir eine neue Dämmung an der Fassade anbringen.
Next year we want to install new insulation on the facade.
insulation / isolation
For buildings, Isolierung and Dämmung can both refer to protection against heat loss or sound. Dämmung is the more specific term for this purpose. Isolierung is broader and can also refer to protection against electricity; when talking about protecting a house wall, Dämmung is therefore usually more precise.
Die Dämmung der Außenwand reduziert im Winter den Wärmeverlust.
The insulation of the exterior wall reduces heat loss in winter.
Die Isolierung der Außenwand reduziert im Winter den Wärmeverlust.
The insulation of the exterior wall reduces heat loss in winter.
