Eliminate thermal bridges with continuous external insulation (U-values: 0.12–0.16 W/m²K). Comply with Germany's GEG 2024, France's RE2020, and Swiss Minergie standards.
How continuous exterior insulation, airtight membrane taping, and triple glazing eliminate thermal bridging and cut heating loads by up to 70%.
By wrapping the exterior of the steel frame with dense continuous insulation boards (ETICS), the steel studs are kept completely within the heated thermal envelope, preventing thermal bridging.
Factory-coordinated window openings receive German multi-chamber PVC or thermal-break aluminum profiles with Uw ≤ 0.80 W/m²K and warm-edge spacers for airtight sealing.
Taped vapor barrier membranes achieve airtightness values n50 ≤ 0.60 h⁻¹, perfect for pairing with mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) that recovers 90%+ of indoor warmth.
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High-yield S350GD structural steel with 275 g/m² hot-dip zinc coating. CNC roll-formed to sub-millimeter tolerances with 50+ year anti-corrosion protection.
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Yes. High-density rockwool insulation and exterior ETICS provide substantial thermal phase shift (decrement delay > 10 hours), stopping daytime solar heat from penetrating indoors.
Cold bridging is completely eliminated through a continuous external thermal break layer: 50mm to 100mm of high-density rockwool or EPS wraps the exterior steel frame entirely, isolating the metal skeleton from outside temperature swings.
Yes. With overall wall U-values as low as 0.12 W/m²K, roof U-values of 0.10 W/m²K, airtight envelope detailing, and triple-glazed Low-E windows, our buildings easily meet Passivhaus, German KfW 40, and French RE2020 benchmarks.
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