The optimisation of energy efficiency and thermal performance in buildings hinges critically on high-performance insulation and airtight envelopes. However, the presence of thermal bridging significantly undermines the thermal integrity of these envelopes. Such bridges can emerge at various junctions, leading to increased transmission losses, heightened heat flow, and diminished surface temperatures indoors. While all EU member states' regulations acknowledge thermal bridges in new constructions, specific guidelines addressing the junctions between balconies and walls remain inadequate, leaving a gap in the regulatory framework regarding their impact on thermal performance. This study focuses on the assessment of balcony-to-wall thermal bridges through infrared thermography, showcasing its application in a contemporary residential building in northeastern France. The findings indicate a lack of compliance with national regulations, as certain criteria are unmet. Additionally, thermographic evaluations of thermal break windows and doors have uncovered instances of air leakage. This paper underscores the potential of thermal imaging as a vital tool for ensuring compliance with new building standards, advocating for the inclusion of a quality assurance clause tailored to balcony junctions within the national building regulations across all EU states.
Author
(s) Details
Harry Ramenah
Université de Lorraine, Metz, France.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/erpra/v7/5078
No comments:
Post a Comment