Substitution Requests and Thermal Break Materials

by tbs2019 | Feb 1, 2023 | Substitution Requests and Thermal Break Materials

What to know about substitution requests for thermal break materials in bolted steel connections. The purpose of this article is to clarify some common misunderstandings and offer some assistance with the substitution request approval process for all parties. How do...

Fire Resistance and Thermal Break Materials

by tbs2019 | Feb 8, 2022 | Thermal Break Fire Resistance

Structural thermal breaks are located within the thermal envelope of a building.  Their purpose is to provide a break in structural connections that otherwise conduct heat through the exterior insulation.  Thermal breaks are installed within exterior walls, roofs and...

Thermal Bridging in Steel Connections, Part 2

by tbs2019 | Jul 15, 2021 | part 2

Structural thermal break materials are used to reduce the heat loss associated with thermal bridging in steel connections that pass through exterior insulation.  They can also reduce the risk of condensation forming within the wall as the heat loss cools material...

Thermal Bridging in Steel Connections, Part 1

by tbs2019 | Jun 22, 2021 | Part 1

Structural thermal break materials are used to reduce the heat loss associated with thermal bridging in steel connections that pass through exterior insulation.  They can also reduce the risk of condensation forming within the wall as the heat loss cools material...

Designing Steel Connections With Thermal Break Materials

by tbs2019 | May 6, 2021 | Designing Steel Connections Using Thermal Break Materials

Materials with low thermal conductivities and high compression strengths have become a popular solution for reducing thermal bridging in steel connections that penetrate the building envelope.  While thermal breaks help to meet energy code requirements, materials that...