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Kellerdecke

basement ceiling

noun KEL-er-dek-e Rare

Also means

cellar ceiling

Usage Note

Kellerdecke is the ceiling of the basement, which forms the floor of the ground storey above. Insulating the Kellerdecke from below is a common energy-saving measure in older German homes.

Examples

"Durch die Dämmung der Kellerdecke sank der Heizenergiebedarf deutlich."

Natural Translation

By insulating the basement ceiling the heating energy demand fell noticeably.

Literal Translation

Through the insulation of the basement ceiling sank the heating energy demand noticeably.

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