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heat loss. Responsible for up to 30% of a dwelling’s heat loss, thermal bridges occur at breaks in insulation at junctions and openings, causing heat loss which can affect internal temperature and an increased demand for heating. Success hinges on rigorous quality control throughout both design and construction with good detailing necessary at every junction and interface. With little or no maintenance needed for the insulation once installed, energy effi ciency is built into the building fabric for the life of the building. By reducing the total energy consumption of a building, the size and capacity of any renewables can be reduced, which could reduce capital and running costs.
Health, wellbeing & social impact Well insulated buildings can also yield signifi cant benefi ts for users and occupants as high thermal performance provides excellent internal conditions during both the winter and summer months. Other social benefi ts associated with better insulation are the reduction and potential elimination of fuel poverty, as a greater proportion of heat is retained more effectively in homes with superior fabric.
Maximising the benefi ts of insulation in buildings requires accuracy in detailing
The provision of an enhanced envelope results in a reduced overall fuel demand, for more comfortable living conditions over winter months, compared with buildings with poorer thermal performance.
Future-proofi ng homes The best opportunity to meet the UK’s housebuilding targets without sacrifi cing quality and to future proof our homes, starts with energy effi cient fabric – but must also include wider strategies for ventilation, airtightness and the inclusion of renewable technologies such as solar PV and heat pumps. Specifying such a combination of solutions can play a huge part in ensuring that new housing is compliant today, but also resilient and adaptable to the climate challenges of tomorrow.
Article provided by the Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA)
Damp Threshold Solution Type
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Level
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encapsulates threshold masonry exposed to damp transmittance from exterior inwardly and from ground level upwardly. Separation ensures compliance. Each LTT extends downwardly over both faces of the masonry, and at either end wraps and rises around the reveal faces – including
into the cavity. Flooring, insulation, membranes and DPC’s are able to converge with both skins that are isolated at the point of convergence. Get in touch with Cavity Trays for more info.
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