Effective solutions

We often see structural thermal break pads specified with generic materials such as HDPE or Neoprene which have traditionally been used as thermal breaks in NZ. Comparing the key properties of these materials v.s. HiLo Break X highlights the key difference in performance - the much higher (factor of 10) compressive strength of HiLo Break X. The high compressive strength is why, in many applications, it is a more appropriate structural thermal break than HDPE or Neoprene. 

While Neoprene has a lower Thermal Conductivity than HiLo Break X, as an elastomeric material, it has a much lower stiffness and poor long-term creep performance, both major considerations in structural applications.