Armatherm™ – Thermal Bridging Thermal Modelling
In addition to the heat flow normally transmitted through the building envelope due to air leakage for example, multi directional heat flows are created by thermal bridges.
In addition to the heat flow normally transmitted through the building envelope due to air leakage for example, multi directional heat flows are created by thermal bridges.
Need help with a building connection that requires a structural thermal break? Our technical department is available to assist you with structural and thermal design questions.
Thermal bridging is a big concern in the building industry, it has been recognised as a significant factor in building envelope heat loss. By reducing heat flow through a building’s thermal envelope we can reduce energy consumption as well as prevent potential condensation issues.
Armatherm™ FRR structural thermal break material provides a combination of low thermal conductivity and high compressive strength and has been used in hundreds of structural steel framing connections transferring load in moment and shear conditions.
Reducing heat flow within a building’s thermal envelope reduces energy consumption as well as potential condensation issues.
Thermal bridging is recognized as a significant factor in building envelope heat loss.
Armatherm cladding attachments significantly improve wall assembly thermal performance. Armatherm FRR Z Girt, clip and thermal break shims provide a combination of low thermal conductivity and high compressive strength transferring load and reducing heat loss.
The roof is part of the building envelope where penetrations such as davits, anchors and supports for dunnage extend through the thermal envelope and roof insulation creating non-continuous insulation.
The most common interface details for structural framing are canopies and balconies that use cantilevered steel or aluminum elements.
Foundations are part of a buildings’ thermal envelope. The intersection at a slab on grade to foundation wall and the exterior wall to foundation transition are both areas where heat flows out of a building due primarily to non-continuous insulation details.
Steel columns traditionally extend through the building envelope (floor slab) and insulation at their base.
Masonry veneer walls require tie-backs and shelf angles which form significant thermal bridges and can reduce a walls’ R value by as much as 50% making it difficult to meet energy codes.
We are a collaborative, design-build partner who can assist in determining the extent of thermal bridging heat loss on building envelope performance including thermal modelling and connection design calculations. We look forward to working with you.