Trapped gas can help
Many insulating materials reduce conduction by trapping small pockets of air or other gases.
Thickness and continuity matter
Gaps and thermal bridges can bypass otherwise effective insulation.
Radiation can also be managed
Reflective surfaces can reduce radiative heat transfer in suitable applications.
Insulation does not create heat
It slows energy movement; heating or cooling equipment supplies the temperature difference.
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