EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
At present , no other UK product for concreteto-steel applications meets these load-bearing requirements , or meets the current and future thermal performance required by building standards ( Part L ).
MINIMISING THERMAL BRIDGING IS CRITICAL
The entire project is built very much with sustainability in mind and minimising any risk of thermal bridging at the balcony detailing is critical for a number of reasons . Namely , local heat loss will result in more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building . Also , low internal surface temperatures in the area of any thermal bridge can cause condensation and this in turn is likely to result in structural integrity problems . Mould growth too is a possible risk , which in a residential situation can cause asthma and allergies .
A DEPENDABLE AND FULLY COMPLIANT PRODUCT RANGE
The Schöck Isokorb range of structural thermal break solutions is the largest in Europe and in the UK helps projects meet full compliance with the necessary Building Regulations ( and the impending Future Homes Standard criteria where relevant ). In addition to the Isokorb type used on this project , there are also solutions for concrete-to-concrete , steel-to-steel , renovation projects , Passive House – and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets . All products have the security of independent BBA Certification , which provides NHBC approval .
Above , Graphic of a typical T type SK installation ( for a straight balcony ).
The temperature factor requirement ( fRSI ) used to indicate condensation risk , which must be equal to , or greater than 0.75 for residential buildings , is also easily met by incorporating the Isokorb .
Contact Schöck on 01865
290 890 ; or visit the website at www . schoeck . com for full details of the Isokorb range .
Above , design for one of the balcony types .
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