by pure-dev | Oct 30, 2023 | News
Many states have recently updated their building energy code standards. Building codes set minimum requirements for energy efficient design and construction for new and renovated buildings. The energy codes are a response to concerns about air pollution, energy...
by pure-dev | Aug 25, 2023 | News
In construction today we have to look for every possible opportunity to improve the efficiency of the building envelope. Sorting and prioritizing areas where we can improve is a great place to start. A key challenge that is often encountered in building construction...
by pure-dev | Jul 11, 2023 | News
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...
by pure-dev | Jul 11, 2023 | News
Creating efficient buildings is high on the agenda, but there’s a lot of vocabulary and terminology to try and understand. Thermal breaks and thermal bridges for example, have very different meanings but are often used incorrectly. An overview of thermal...
by pure-dev | Jun 29, 2023 | News
Are thermal breaks overlooked? Strict regulations are coming into play that make it more important than ever to ensure buildings are as energy efficient as possible. Choices made now in the construction industry can help future generations live more efficiently and...
by pure-dev | Jun 29, 2023 | News
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,...
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