Thermal Bridging Solution
The resulting conduction of heat energy transferring between these materials can be a major source of energy loss in buildings, leading to lowered of thermal efficiency, higher operating costs due to increased consumption of energy and potential increased costs of asset maintenance.
The importance of addressing the issues concerning thermal bridging have long been a concern for regulators who have brought forward a regulatory framework for industry compliance in Australia and New Zealand. This regulatory framework, while addressing the need for materials to meet the required R0.2 (at 23°C) thermal resistance it ignored the fire performance required of these thermal break solutions.
This has caused a major issue for Australian building industry supply chain as well as designers, certifiers and builders.
Unfortunately, many of the materials currently employed as thermal break solutions in Australia are either combustible when tested to AS1530.1 or are cumbersome and difficult to install.
SLS Thermal Break
Additional benefits of specifying SLS Thermal Break insulation.
Moisture management
This is important for two reasons.
When insulation is wet, thermal resistance is greatly reduced. This will compromise the ability of the insulation to maintain the required R.02 thermal resistance value.
Wet insulation that retains water around fixings and building elements that will contribute to Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and ultimately compromise the structural integrity of the assembly.
Acoustic decoupling
Acoustic energy like thermal energy will take the path of least resistance within highly conductive building materials.
This structure-borne noise is an annoyance to building occupants and is often a source of complaint.
Ease of use.
SLS Thermal Break insulation is safe and easy to use.