Thermal break detailing
Continuous insulation across balconies, parapets, frames, and fasteners prevents heat loss, condensation, and mold.
A single linear bridge can lower interior surface temperatures despite a good nominal wall U-value. Linear and point bridges should be drawn explicitly.
Thermally broken brackets, continuous insulation, and air-sealing tapes depend on correct sequencing.
The better insulated a building is, the more visible thermal-bridge mistakes become. Energy models and construction records must describe the same assembly.
In renovation, projecting concrete slabs are especially difficult. Solutions include selective cutting, external insulation, or inserted thermal breaks.
