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Schöck’s latest thermal break innovation for Parapet Walls benefits architects


through the thermal barrier. The conventional method of insulating parapets is to wrap the perimeter of the wall with an insulation barrier and, by wrapping the parapet, it becomes part of the heated building mass. However, the Schöck Isokorb type AXT provides a more thermally efficient and cost- effective alternative. It sits outside the heated building mass, separating the parapet at ceiling level and thereby reduces the energy loss significantly. The Isokorb type AXT has an insulation thickness of 120mm, resulting in low psi values and tests show that the heat loss reduction is significant. Its Performance is also certified as suitable for Passive House design, therefore satisfying the most stringent energy standards. In addition, a recent independent construction cost comparison


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s with balconies, continuous parapets are prone to the problems of thermal bridging because energy is transferred


The Isokorb type AXT in position


was undertaken involving two parapets each 12.5m long. One was a conventional parapet construction detail and the second incorporated the Isokorb type AXT. This showed that in construction cost terms


alone, the Schöck alternative comfortably achieved savings of up to 10 per cent, depending on the structure. Other benefits are that as no wrapping is required, the type AXT permits a more sophisticated construction opportunity with greater freedom of design. There is no risk of any additional thermal bridging through balustrade fixings, the solution is impermeable to water and requires no maintenance, so there is no risk of expensive restoration due to waterproofing problems. In addition to being a “Certified Passive House Component”; the AXT provides BBA Certification; LABC Registration; NHBC approval – and meets full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations and many projects in the UK are already benefiting from this exciting new innovation by Schöck.


01865 290 890 www.schoeck.co.uk


Modelling Abet’s Laminates A


bet Laminati is delighted to announce that, as part of its ongoing drive to ensure ease of specification, Building


Information Modelling (BIM) is now available across its core ranges in the UK. The BIM Objects are now available for the


Doors Collection as well as the complete ranges of compact grade high pressure laminates. This includes the Cubicles, Lockers and Labgrade Collections as well as MEG, the exterior grade self-supporting laminate. All Objects are compatible with both Autodesk Revit®


and IFC programs. Abet’s UK & Ireland compact grade solu-


tions are available in different thicknesses and a variety of sizes in a range of plain colours, speckled finishes, woodgrains and textured surfaces. The compact grade’s solid core construction, available from 6mm to 12mm thick, makes it a perfect choice for areas prone to high moisture and humidity. This particularly applies to leisure centres,


swimming pools and changing rooms and where there is no risk of peeling, cracking or delamination. The fully self-supporting boards are also easy to work with for cutting and fabrication and are widely used in situations where high quality performance and design can be carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience.


The BIM Objects will shortly be available


from the NBS National BIM Library website and are also available direct from the Abet website. Further information and support is also available from Abet, please contact them directly or visit the website.


020 7473 6915 www.abetuk.com


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