Posts tagged with 'u-values'
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
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
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
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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New White Paper: ‘Bringing Clarity to Masonry Support Systems and Fire Protection Cavity Barriers’
Our latest white paper, authored by our team of industry experts, aims to raise awareness of the interaction between cavity barriers and masonry support systems, and provide clarity for building professionals involved in the design and detailing of such systems.
Leviat Partners with BDA on Educational Brick Works Series 2025
We are thrilled to collaborate on the Brick Development Association’s (BDA) Brick Works Series and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the incredible versatility of clay brick and masonry support solutions.