Wärmedämmverbundsystem
external wall insulation system
noun VAIR-meh-daem-fer-BUNT-zues-taym Rare
Also means
ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system)
Usage Note
Wärmedämmverbundsystem (WDVS) is the complete system of insulation boards, adhesive, reinforcing mesh, and render applied to the outside of a building to improve energy efficiency; strictly regulated in Germany.
Examples
"Das Wärmedämmverbundsystem hat die Heizkosten des Hauses erheblich gesenkt."
Natural Translation
The external wall insulation system has significantly reduced the house's heating costs.
Literal Translation
The external-wall-insulation-system has the heating-costs of the house considerably reduced.
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