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The effectiveness of thermal breaks

The effectiveness of thermal breaks

   How effective are thermal breaks at reducing heat loss?   Thermal conductivity reveals the rate at which heat flows through a material. It’s important to understand the conductivity of building materials, so the efficiency of the structure can be...
Thermal bridging: Where does it occur

Thermal bridging: Where does it occur

How, why and where does thermal bridging occur?  Thermal bridging has been recognized as a significant heat loss problem by building scientists and engineers for decades. The appreciation of thermal bridging and how much energy is wasted with it has been quantified,...