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In the UK, a staggering 45% of all carbon emissions stem from the building environment, with domestic buildings contributing 27% alone. In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, integrating energy efficient solutions into building structures is paramount.<\/p>\n

There are a number of important areas within a building envelope where thermal bridges can occur, which are often overlooked in the initial design phase. These are significant culprits of energy loss, and often compromise the overall efficiency of a building. To combat this, innovative solutions like Armatherm\u2019s thermal breaks play a crucial role.<\/p>\n

So, how do thermal breaks work?<\/em><\/p>\n

These cutting-edge materials can be seamlessly integrated into various structural connections within a building, from foundations to roofs. Incorporating thermal breaks, particularly in balcony and column base applications, yields significant reductions in energy transfer, resulting in a cost-effective and reliable solution.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits?<\/em><\/p>\n

By identifying and addressing potential thermal bridging points during the initial design phase, architects, specifiers and developers can make informed decisions that optimise energy efficiency. The reality is, however, they\u2019re often overlooked and not specified, which can render other costly energy-saving solutions redundant.<\/p>\n

Failure to prioritise thermal breaks can hinder achieving desirable R values necessary for sustainable construction. Such oversight not only jeopardises compliance with regulations like the 2008 Climate Change Act, but also undermines broader sustainability goals.<\/p>\n

Thermal breaks emerge as one of the most significant investments which can be made during a major construction project, contributing substantially to the creation of sustainable, energy efficient structures that align with regulatory standards, and of future environmental targets.<\/p>\n

For guidance on selecting the most suitable thermal break materials for your project, visit www.armatherm.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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