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๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ - TI presents at HERA's seminar
We enjoyed the opportunity to present at " ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐" HERA's seminar focusing on managing moisture development in a sustainable way. Anne and Robyn both attended, with Anne presenting to the wide range of structural engineers and industry members on how Structural Thermal Breaks play a key role in moisture control. She expanded on recent articles on managing moisture and provided a range of
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Nov 19, 20251 min read
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Part one in our series on managing moisture - an introduction to Surface Temperature Factor, fRsiย
fRsi, the surface temperature factor (also referred to as the Hygene Criterion), is a key metric in assessing the risk of condensation...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Part two - Managing moisture - climate conditionsย
The local climate plays a big part in the potential for moisture development in structures. With a NZ view, in general the risk of...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Part three - Managing moisture - gaps in the NZ building code
The New Zealand building code includes a section (E) dedicated to moisture. In theory, the โ provisions ensure conditions for healthy,...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Part four - Managing moisture - Importance of a holistic view of faรงade/building systems
Thereโs been lots of attention recently on the problem of overheating in new builds - this is a really good example of a scenario where...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Unintended consequence
A common example of poor detailing we see are thermal breaks that are too thin. Although a bit counterintuitive, including a structural...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Types of thermal bridge
There are three types of thermal bridges: Point (3D) Linear (2D), andย Area/Field (1D) ๐ Point Thermal Bridges These occur where...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20252 min read
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Introducing TekThermโข AK-FRย
In partnership with the Thermal Breaks Group , weโre excited to add TekThermโข AK-FR to our range of structural thermal break products....
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Reducing thermal bridging of a bolted connection - Part 2: Bushings and Washers
Following on our the review of stainless fasteners, this week we take a look at the considerations when using bushings and washers to...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Reducing thermal bridging of a bolted connection - Part 1: stainless vs carbon steel fixings
Introducing a Thermal Break pad into a structural connection typically means introducing a bolted end plate. There are a few...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Where should my Structural Thermal Break be placed?
The placement of structural thermal breaks can significantly impact their effectiveness. Here are some key considerations to keep in...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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How thick should my thermal break be?ย
This is one of those โhow long is a piece of stringโ questions and depends on a range of considerations such as what (if any) performance...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Introducing FoamGlas
Weโre excited to add FoamGlas to our range of structural thermal break products. FoamGlas is a bit of a unicorn product: Made from approx...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Effective solutionsย
We often see structural thermal break pads specified with generic materials such as HDPE or Neoprene which have traditionally been used...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Our values
Our company values drive our focus and guide our decisions. Weโve tried to keep things simple and have boiled it down to three key...
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Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Minimise the risk of condensation - a key benefit of Structural Thermal Breaks.
A key benefit of utilising Structural Thermal Breaks is as a control against the risk of condensation developing, particularly within...
anne9918
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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