Jun 19, 2024 · A thermal break, also known as a structural thermal break in construction, is an insulating material that is strategically placed between highly conductive structural …

Jul 7, 2025 · What Is a Thermal Break? A thermal break is a component or design feature within a building assembly that interrupts heat transfer through conductive materials, such as wood or …

Schöck offers a comprehensive line of structural thermal break solutions that both insulate and support structural penetrations through the building envelope including: balconies, canopies, …

Jun 19, 2024 · When steel beams extend from a building’s interior to exterior—say, to support massive overhangs—they penetrate the building enclosure and create a significant thermal …

What is a Thermal Break? A thermal break is an insulating material that is strategically placed between highly conductive structural components within the building envelope, acting as a …

The purpose of thermal break materials and systems (thermal breaks) is to reduce the impact of thermal bridging by preventing conductive heat flow through the thermal envelope. Thermal …

Structural thermal breaks are designed to minimize heat loss through the building envelope at connections between structural slabs and balconies, parapets, or slab edges.

Oct 1, 2022 · Breaking the heat transfer pathway by incorporating a structural thermal break prevents cold surfaces from being introduced into the heated spaces, ensuring that thermal …

To interrupt the flow of heat, structural engineers and architects use thermal insulation as a thermal bridging solution. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, thermal break materials are …

Nov 23, 2024 · Thermal breaks are critical components in construction and building design, serving to significantly improve energy efficiency. They function as barriers that interrupt the …