Posts tagged with 'thermal bridging'
Thermal efficiency in buildings - can we afford to turn a blind eye?
Senior Engineer, Jeff Edwards explores an issue that has become common knowledge in the construction industry, that designed thermal performance figures for cavity wall constructions are rarely achieved under actual site conditions. He lets us in on how his passion for addressing this 'performance gap' resulted in the creation of the revolutionary Ancon Thermal Windpost (TWP2). Read more
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What are low thermal conductivity wall ties?
Ancon Teplo wall ties comprise pultruded basalt fibres set in a resin matrix which offers a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. The thermal efficiency of this innovative material means these ties are excluded from U-value calculations to BS EN ISO 6946, minimising insulation thickness and wall footprint. Read more
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Connections in construction: timber-framed structures
Timber-framed construction is a popular, proven building method, offering the benefits of rapid construction, minimal site waste and the use of a sustainable building material. Read more
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What is a thermal bridge? How can thermal bridging be minimised?
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important in today’s building designs and the thermal performance of the insulated building envelope is a key design consideration. Read more
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Low Thermal Conductivity Cavity Wall Ties
Wall Ties are an essential element in the strength and stability of cavity walls, but by crossing the cavity they act as a thermal bridge between the internal and external leaves. Generally speaking, the wider the insulated cavity, the more substantial the Wall Tie needs to be and the greater the effect the tie will then have on the U-value of the wall. Read more
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Latest News
Leviat springs into action with new T-Head Bolt for easier MDC fixing
Leviat has made installing its market-leading Ancon MDC masonry support system easier and faster, with a new sprung T-Head Bolt design that simplifies fixing and prevents the bolts from disengaging from the cast-in channel during installation.
Leviat Announce the Latest Addition to the Award-Winning Range of Basalt Fibre Low Thermal Conductivity Wall Ties
The new Ancon Teplo-BFL Frame Cramp is an ideal solution where a low thermal conductivity restraint fixing is required between a masonry outer leaf and an in-situ structure.