Thermal Bridging Solutions
Continuous insulation is almost always compromised by metallic structural connections such as clips and girts which create thermal bridging when connected to steel stud framing. A thermal bridge is an area of building which experiences higher heat transfer than the surrounding materials. These connections in conjunction with the steel studs have a significant impact on the U value of wall assemblies.
Insulation effectiveness can be reduced by as much as 50% due to these heat flow paths. Armatherm™'s cladding solutions can effectively prevent excessive heat losses. ArmaGirt improves the U value of cladding and wall panel assemblies by eliminating the use of highly conductive metal girts and aluminum brackets creating wall assemblies that are up to 98% efficient.
Armatherm cladding attachments significantly reduce thermal bridging and improve wall assembly thermal performance. ArmaGirt, clip and structural thermal break materials provide a combination of low thermal conductivity and high compressive strength transferring load and reducing heat loss.
The Armatherm™'s cladding material is made of a reinforced, thermoset resin that is fire resistant and exhibits very limited creep under load, making it the ideal material for use in structural and faCade thermal break connections. The thermal images below demonstrate the efficiency of the connections in retaining insulated heat.
What is Thermal Bridging?
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Column Isolation
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Foundation to Wall Connection Roof to Parapet Connection
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Steel Post to Rafter Beam Connection Direct
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Steel Post to Rafter Beam Connection Via Stub
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Base of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Inside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Outside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Sliding Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Sliding Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Swing Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Swing Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Top of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Wall Plan
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Wall Section
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Sill
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Base of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Inside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Outside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Sliding Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Sliding Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Swing Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Swing Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Top of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Wall Plan
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Wall Section
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Sill
