Homebuilding & Renovating

Q What is a thermal bridge?

Have you ever found yourself wondering what a thermal bridge is? It’s an important question in the world of energy efficiency and the answer plays a critical role in keeping your home warm and cosy. Think of thermal bridging as the uninvited guest that slips through your insulated walls, impacting your building’s temperature regulation. The culprits? Areas such as wall corners, windows, doors and the junctions where your ceilings and floors meet.

When insulating a wall, it’s crucial to understand that thermal bridging can counteract your efforts

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