A thermal insulating barrier between two thermally conductive materials.
An element of low conductivity placed between elements of higher conductivity in an effort to reduce the flow of heat and cold, i.e., insulation.
A type of metal frame that incorporates an isolating material of low thermal conductivity located between the inner and outer parts of the frame in order to reduce the rate of heat loss through the frame.
An element of low conductance placed between elements of higher conductance to reduce the flow of heat. Often used in aluminum windows.
The addition of a thermal insulating material between two thermally conductive materials.
An element of low heat conductivity placed in such a way as to reduce or prevent the flow of heat. Some metal framed windows are designed with thermal breaks to improve their overall thermal performance.
part of a window or door that reduces transfer of cold or heat from one surface to another.
A material of low heat conductance used to reduce the flow of heat. For example, the vinyl separating the interior and exterior frames in some metal windows.
A thermally insulating or low-conductance material used between interior and exterior aluminum (or other conductive material) window and door components.
A feature of a door or frame assembly which separates metal or glass exposed to outside temperatures, from coming into contact and transmitting heat to or from inside-exposed parts.
