Balcony and Canopy Thermal Bridging Solutions
Key Features
- Thermal bridging at steel and concrete balcony connections can reduce the R -Value (thermal resistance) of a wall by up to 60%
- ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Breaks can help attain LEED credits and tax incentives
- ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Breaks transfer load and can be used in moment connections
- Quick and easy installation with high durability for long-term performance
Balcony and Canopy Energy Inefficiencies
Balconies and canopies are commonly constructed with thermally conductive materials such as steel and concrete. High thermal conductivity causes heat flow to transfer through the building envelope, decreasing the R value (thermal resistance) of the wall. For example, steel balcony point connections and concrete balcony linear connections can reduce the R value of a wall by up to 60%.
An energy-inefficient building envelope results in lower building energy performance, higher energy costs, and greater carbon emissions. By installing a ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Break into the building connection, the heat flow transfer through the building envelope will be significantly reduced, resulting in a higher building energy performance.
ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Break
Balcony and Canopy Thermal Break Solution
ClimaSpec TB
ClimaSpec TB Structural Thermal Break minimizes thermal bridging and maintains structural integrity while providing thermal insulation qualities.
Building Envelope Penetrations
Balconies and canopies that penetrate the building envelope can create a thermal bridge. ClimaSpec TB Thermal Breaks can be incorporated between the steel-to-steel and concrete-to-steel structural elements to establish a thermally isolated connection, reducing the thermal energy transfer.
ClimaSpec TB is designed for bolt through connections and accounts for shear, compressive stress, grip lengths, and other design considerations. ClimaSpec TB is fabricated to common balcony and canopy connection specifications, making installation quick and simple.
THERMAL BREAK DETAILS
Every project is unique, therefore connections need to be treated as such. Our CAD library provides designers with connection details that incorporate ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Breaks to act as a starting point to aid connection design.
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