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thermal break [¦thər·məl ¦brāk] (building construction) A component that is a poor conductor of heat and is placed in an assembly containing highly conducting materials in order to reduce or prevent the flow of heat. Also known as thermal barrier. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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ASHRAE) standards; specifying custom built units with wall and roof made up of individually removable panels of thermal break gasket construction to enable removal of components should the need arise and to prevent sweating and corrosion since all units were designed for 100% outside air capabilities. Zero International offers a line of energy-efficient door saddles that use attractive unfinished oak inserts as thermal breaks. He said that walls, for example, must be carefully designed and constructed to allow for a proper thermal break. |
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