...thermalbridges), concrete slab junctions at walls and balconies, service openings (structural thermalbridges), and 'penetration' thermalbridges such as metal...
...thermal bridging.
What we decided on was plastic straps that passed through the cement board and that were anchored in the concrete. It did hold as planned, t...
...thermal bridge', and preventing it is known as a 'thermal break'.
Heat loss through thermal bridging
When we mentioned at the beginning that these facto...
...thermal insulating qualities.
How to avoid thermalbridges when fixing exterior wall insulation in place
For insulation to work properly on exterior walls a...
...thermalbridges:
When one section of a wall conducts heat much quicker than another, we refer to it as a thermal bridge , and that can greatly reduce the over...
...thermalbridges , and how much insulation a basement needs . The Ecohome Green Building Guide Pages have all the information you need to build healthy, energy-e...
...thermal performance as of 2012, it is now required in most areas that you break thermalbridges with some form of continuous insulation.
With that, performanc...
...thermalbridges lowers the risk of condensation, which in turn ensures longer life for the product and smaller energy bills.
• Consider also that if you maint...
...Thermal bridging and poor quality windows can make it quite unpleasant to be near exterior walls on the really cold days.
How window placement effects therm...
...thermalbridges through wood framing , poorly installed insulation, or even the complete absence of insulation in some spots. Some insulation materials can sett...
...thermalbridges in framing puts the paper surface of drywall at a severe risk of condensation in winter.
Even old mold with no teeth can eat paper. - J.L.
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