EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 49


Launch of world’s first solution for post tensioned balcony connectors


L eading global lifting, connecting


and anchoring company Leviat has launched the world’s first insulated balcony connector element for post tensioning applications, which can be used alongside its industry renowned range of Halfen HIT Structural Thermal Breaks. Hervé Poveda, Leviat’s head of product excellence,


physics – Europe & APAC, development


of


reinforcement & building said: “The solution


this innovative


was as a result of our customers looking to include balconies in the post tensioning process. Our new Halfen HIT Insulated Balcony Connector System allows balconies to be cast together with the main slab and then simultaneously stressed – something which has never been possible before with conventionally reinforced concrete balconies. Furthermore,


formwork installation and


removal on balconies and the main slab can take place all at the same time, driving significant efficiencies on construction sites,


enabling users to build better and faster which reduces costs.”


Our range of balcony connectors provide continuity to both the concrete reinforcement and the thermal insulation of the building envelope, protecting against the effects of cold bridging, eliminating the risk of condensation and mould growth, and guaranteeing the comfort of the building’s occupants. Specifiers can be confident that the new Halfen HIT Insulated Balcony Connector system complies with the UK’s latest guidance and building regulations, with particular reference to fire resistance. The innovative Halfen HIT Transition Piece is filled with mineral wool insulation for optimum thermal efficiency and fire resistance. The mineral wool specification is identical to that used for standard HIT insulated connection elements, which have an REI 120 fire resistance rating. The Halfen HIT Insulated Connection system has recently been granted a UKTA by the British Board of Agrément, covering


compressive design resistance as


required


for post tensioning applications. Halfen HIT Transition Pieces are designed for use with all types and configurations of post tensioning cables currently available on the market, using either bonded or unbonded strands.


info.uk@leviat.com www.leviat.com/gb-en


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