Title: Why Thermal Bridging and Thermal Breaks Matter in Construction | ECHOtape
Headings: Why Thermal Bridging and Thermal Breaks Matter in Construction
Why Thermal Bridging and Thermal Breaks Matter in Construction
What is Thermal Bridging?
How to Prevent A Thermal Bridge
Common Ways to Reduce Thermal Bridging in Construction

Content: However, common issues to look out for include discontinuities in the insulation, particularly at junctions and around openings. Insulating materials such as rigid foam should be cut to fit tightly together and sealed with a thermal break tape to further prevent gaps. Common Ways to Reduce Thermal Bridging in Construction
There are a number of ways contractors and builders accomplish thermal breaking. Here are some of the most common: Use advanced framing techniques, which reduce the amount of wood by increasing the spacing between framing members. For example, 16 inches on center becomes 24 inches on center for a stud-framed wall. A thermally broken double-stud wall can also be used with advanced framing. ( The whole cavity is filled with insulation. This can eliminate thermal bridging in the walls, but it does not address the floor. You can insulate the rim joist, but all of the other floor joists telegraph to the outside.)