This RIBA CPD accredited webinar explores what thermal bridging is and where it occurs. The current UK Building Regulations and need for compliance. The solutions available, structural design considerations and examples of thermal break applications.
Thermal bridging is a critical issue
Preventing heat loss from buildings as a result of thermal bridges at balconies and other cantilever connections is an important design consideration. However, preventing condensation and mould growth is also a critical factor.
If there is ineffective insulation at the connectivity detailing, there will be local heat loss, resulting in more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building. This is a major consequence of thermal bridging, but there are other issues too. Low internal surface temperatures in the area of the thermal bridge can cause condensation, which leads not only to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials such as insulation products or plasterboard, but It also encourages mould growth, which can have serious health implications for residents, particularly older people and children, in the form of asthma and allergies. So for any project involving balcony connectivity the prevention of thermal bridging is a critical issue.
A huge range of options
As the leading international supplier of structural thermal breaks, Schöck has almost limitless variants available in its main Isokorb range, offering planners complete construction dependability and enormous freedom of design. The comprehensive Schöck Isokorb range offers solutions for concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel, steel-to-steel, a thermally insulating connection for reinforced concrete walls – and an advanced solution for Passivhaus requirements. There is even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets.
All products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations; have NHBC approval; offer LABC Registration and independent BBA Certification.