Foundation to Wall Thermal Bridging Solution
Key Features
- R-Value (thermal resistance) of an exterior wall can be reduced by as much as 70% due to thermal bridging
- ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Breaks can help attain LEED credits and tax incentives
- ClimaSpec CI compressive strength often exceeds that of CMU blocks
- Quick and easy installation with high durability for long-term performance
Foundation to Wall Energy Inefficiencies
The energy efficiency of a thermal building envelope can be greatly affected by uninsulated foundation to wall transitions. This continuous transition between the foundation and wall can allow thermal transfer around the entire structure, significantly increasing heat loss.
Installing a ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Break at these transition points increases the R value (thermal resistance) of the building, leading to reduced energy costs and lower carbon emissions.
ClimaSpec Structural Thermal Break
Foundation to Wall Thermal Break Solution
CLIMASPEC CI
ClimaSpec CI Structural Thermal Breaks include a range of load bearing products. These thermal breaks maintain the structural integrity of the connection, while greatly reducing the thermal transfer between the building materials. Several grades of ClimaSpec CI are available depending on the structural and insulation requirements for the project.
Building Envelope Transitions
The perimeter of the foundation to wall transition can be thermally broken by installing ClimaSpec CI directly under the interior wall. This separates the floor slab or foundation from the masonry.
ClimaSpec CI is fabricated to project requirements or can be provided in flat sheets to meet time critical schedules. ClimaSpec CI is compatible with most adhesives, concrete, grout and rebar, and will not degrade from exposure to solvents.
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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