Thermal barrier / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...thermal bridge', and preventing it is known as a 'thermal break'. Heat loss through thermal bridging When we mentioned at the beginning that these factors can work in conjunction, that is because the cold surface that results from the high conduction through wall studs and other thermal bridges can absorb radiation a...

...barrier when installed with multiple layers and offset joints as it will not absorb moisture from the ground.  •    Building on high ground eliminates any risk of flooding. •    A slab on grade with a frost-protection skirt designed for its specific climate will not heave.  •    EPS foam with parging on it or an ext...