Armatherm Thermal Bridging Solutions

Armatherm™ Thermal Bridging solutions minimize energy loss every day and we’re getting better all the time.

Thermal bridges are highly conductive structural elements that create heat transfer between the exterior and interior of the building thermal envelope. Thermal bridging occurs through any material that is more conductive than the insulation surrounding it. The conductive heat transfer due to thermal bridging has been recognized as a considerable factor in building envelope heat loss.

Thermal bridging through steel and concrete structures can therefore have a signiﬁcant impact on a building’s energy performance. Thermal bridging can reduce the R value of a wall assembly by as much as 50% by interrupting continuous insulation. Reducing heat ﬂow through a building’s thermal envelope reduces energy consumption as well as potential condensation issues. To achieve higher R values, thermal bridging and air leakage must be minimized.

As early as 2006, many European countries had already instituted improved energy rating systems for new buildings to better control and reduce domestic energy consumption. Nearly 10 years ago, in response to an EU initiative to improve the energy performance of buildings even further, Armadillo Ltd. developed its ﬁrst thermal break material, Armatherm™ to prevent heat loss due to thermal bridging.

Since 2011, drawing on Armadillo Ltd.’s experience, Armatherm™ has been working with architects and structural engineers in North America to improve building design details and reduce heat loss due to thermal bridging within the building thermal envelope.

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Armatherm Supplied for ALDI Distribution Centre

Who Was Involved in Aldi’s £25M Distribution Centre Project?
Armadillo was appointed by engineering firm, Craddy Pitchers Davidson to insulate the distribution centre’s 1000 sqm cold store room, used to stock thousands of frozen and chilled products before distribution to UK Aldi stores.

How Was Armatherm 500 Used in Aldi’s Cold Store Facility?
The manufacturer’s product, Armatherm™ 500, was installed directly under steel column bases which bridge the floor slab insulation. Support columns pass through the non-load bearing slab insulation to warm ground beneath, short circuiting the insulation barrier. Armatherm™ 500 is an inert, ultra-high density closed-cell polymer which offers high load capacity coupled with outstanding thermal performance.

Why Was Armatherm 500 the Ideal Choice for This Project?
Since the installation, Aldi has appointed Armadillo to provide thermal breaks for three more distribution centres across the UK as a result.

Commenting on the project, Armadillo’s managing director, Jonathan Shaw said: “As this job called for a material with high-compressive strength and fantastic insulation properties, Armatherm™ 500 was the perfect solution for Aldi.”

What Are the Drawbacks of Using Timber as a Thermal Break?
Hardwoods such as Iroko timber are often specified for thermal breaks, but they absorb moisture and are prone to rot, making them ineffective. Due to its closed cell nature, our product will not absorb moisture and carries all the properties needed to bear column loads and isolate temperatures, which is exactly what the client needed. A material with all of these qualities is highly sought after in today’s market and many competitor products are over specified for these kind of applications so can not fulfil this demand economically.

What Types of Projects Use Armatherm 500?
Armatherm™ 500 has been used in a variety of construction projects, from structural steel framing connections and façades to residential builds and freezer rooms.