The built-in R-Value also has potential to reduce impacts of
thermal bridging.
Developed in Europe in the 1950s, EIFSs are defined as non-load bearing cladding systems that provide exterior walls with versatile, insulated, and finished surfaces, while offering excellent thermal performance to eliminate
thermal bridging.
Thermal bridging is a common problem in exterior wall systems when parts of the wall aren't insulated or there is a change in materials or systems that transfer heat differently, explains David T.
56; in contrast to conventional precast/prestressed wall panels, its absence of solid sections eliminates potential
thermal bridging and bowing.
The structural girts inside the assembly were offset to minimize
thermal bridging, and
thermal bridging was modeled using the same heat transfer software (Figure 4).
Building Envelope
Thermal Bridging Guide--Analysis, Applications and Insights.
Even the windows contribute to sustainability and resilience--the durable vinyl frames contain plastic foam insulation and numerous air pockets that help prevent
thermal bridging (the transfer of heat through materials).
The code requires that wood-framed walls in climate zones 6 to 8 have both insulation in the wall cavity and "continuous insulation," which is uninterrupted by the
thermal bridging of the studs.
The three largest "holes" in typical laboratories include: glazing, infiltration and
thermal bridging.
Thermal bridging in buildings can contribute to a multitude of problems, including, but not limited to, added energy use during heating and cooling seasons and interior surface condensation problems.
The solid walls received special attention to solve an energy-wasting
thermal bridging problem.
The temperature profile of the south PCM wall presents two peaks due to the presence of the
thermal bridging (glazing).
