Uninsulated balconies, canopies, slab edges and parapets and rooftop equipment connections that penetrate insulated building envelopes create thermal bridges between the exterior structure and the interior supporting structure. This thermal bridge is a weak point in the building envelope insulation layer and allows heat to easily transfer through the building envelope. Not only does this lead to energy waste, but also results in uneven interior floor temperatures, as well as condensation and mold growth.

When Schöck Isokorb® Structural Thermal Breaks are incorporated into your design, they prevent these problems by insulating the building envelope precisely at the point of penetration, offering multiple benefits:

• Prevent condensation and mold
• Reduce heat loss by up to 95%
• Improve the effective R-value of your building envelope by up to 50%
• Increase warmth of interior floors next to balconies by up to 19°C/34°F
• Meet code requirements for continuous insulation 

To learn more about Schöck Isokorb® Thermal Break applications where our structural thermal breaks can be used, select from one of the categories below.