batt
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- noun
- /bæt/
- Specialized
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- Note: This protocol applies to all types of cavity insulation, not just fiberglass batts.
- fiberglass batts
- insulation batts
- inch batts
Examples
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Fiberglass batt insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
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When the wall is opened up, though, there's really no alternative to using fiberglass batts.
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I was very sick for two weeks, and for two weeks he slept on wool batts beside my bed.
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For example, the standard R-19 fiberglass batt is 6" thick.
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Once Jones took down the drywall during the demolition phase of the project, their concerns were realized: the fiberglass batt insulation throughout the entire shower wall area was covered in mold.
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The house employed R-19 wall batts and R-38 ceiling batts with fewer breaks in the insulation than conventional construction for exceptional energy efficiency.
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It doesn't matter whether you use fiberglass batts, blown fiberglass, cellulose, spray foam, mineral wool, or something else.
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For winter, we installed fiberglass batts in the walls to improve insulation.
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The contractor recommended using polyester batts for soundproofing the recording studio.
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When insulating the attic, we chose eco-friendly batts made from recycled materials.
Synonyms
A soft mass of very thin glass threads used to keep buildings warm and quiet
A soft material often made from cotton or man-made fiber used to fill cushions and bedding
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word batt for padding comes from the older word batting, which comes from the idea of 'beating' fibers into a flat mat. That's why a batt is a soft sheet used for insulation.