The new ThermConX ® Type A11-F66 from Archtechnik not only solves the problem

of thermal bridges at source but also retains the connections ability to take

load in compression, tension, and shear, and also cantilever moments, and twisting

torsion.

The thermal effectiveness of the high technology materials used in the ThermConX

connections give them a thermal efficiency of conduction of 0.035 W(Km) compared

with a normal conduction efficiency of steel of 47.5 W(Km) and with no loss

in their ability to transmit load. Due to the efficiency of the ThermConX to

halt heat energy transferring both ways, the problems of cold spots forming

in the walls and ceiling of the building, immediately around where the members

protrude through the insulated envelope, are not created. This eliminates the

age old problem of mould and mildew forming on the internal surfaces of the

building in these areas as the colder outside temperatures are conducted via

the cold bridge back into the building creating sections of internal surface

areas known as cold spots, when these areas come into contact with the warmer

moist air of the inside of the building the warmer, moist air gives up its water

in the form of condensation on the surface of the cold spot, this in turn forms

mould etc.

This unique invention allows the designer the continued freedom to attach items

to the outside (or externally) of a the building envelope or structure, while

at the same time securely fixing back these items to the building structure

of frame work which is contained within the insulative envelope of the building,

with out creating a cold bridge, in compliance with Part “L" of building regulations.

• Enables cold bridging and the associated problems to be designed out of
  
  the building, improving the living environment for the occupiers and reducing
  
  the carbon foot print of the building.



• It is unique because it affords a structural load bearing connection to
  
  be made between 2 or more members, these members could be any material but
  
  are mostly likely to be metal, concrete or wood or any combination of these
  
  materials.



• It affords the transmission of mechanical loading from one member to another,
  
  through the thermal connection with no loss of efficiency of loading. Although
  
  the Thermally broke connection allows the efficient transmission of forces
  
  through the connection it does not allow the transmission of the thermal energy
  
  or sound waves or any type of electrical current.

The ThermConX can be used when ever there would have been a thermal bridge

created, fixing back to the structure.

Examples:

• Balconies



• Canopies



• Rainwater stubs



• Mansafe “Clip on safety cable" supports



• Signage.



• Access ladders



• External stairs



• Internal stairwells



• Balustrade to roof gardens etc.

For more technical details please visit www.archechnik.co.uk or call Archtechnik

(UK) on 08704 60 48 31