The National Construction Code (BCA Vol 1 & 2) introduced a requirement in 2006 which states that all metal framed buildings of certain construction and building classification, require a Thermal Break with an R 0.2m2 K/W to be installed between the metal frame and external cladding.
Metal framed walls have a higher thermal conductivity than timber framed walls which will cause heat leakage through the wall frame and into the building.
A Thermal Break reduces the impact of thermal bridging by reducing the flow of heat through the conductive pathway from the steel framing to the external cladding.
Details
- Item: Vulcan R0.2 Thermal Break
- Brand: TBA Firefly
- Sizes:
- 10M X 100mm - Roll
- 90mm X 150mmX 6mm - Pads