Quick Overview
Noticing cold spots and rising energy bills? Thermal bridging lets heat escape through junctions and structural elements. Fix simple bridges today. Design details now save money later. Focus on continuous insulation, thermal breaks and airtight detailing. Avoid condensation and mold with proper detailing.
Key Points:
- Keep insulation continuous and add thermal breaks at junctions.
- Lower energy bills, fewer cold spots, healthier indoor air.
- Poor detailing causes condensation and mold, even with good insulation.
Quick Wins You Can Do Today
Small, low-cost fixes restore continuous insulation and thermal breaks, stopping heat leaks, reducing condensation, and saving energy immediately.
Key Points:
- Total time needed
- Money saved estimate
Common Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Everyone misses key thermal-bridge spots. Quick fixes and design steps to stop heat loss and moisture.
Key Points:
- Prevention is easier than fixing
- Call a specialist for structural thermal breaks
What You Need to Know
Thermal bridging is where heat bypasses insulation at junctions and structural elements, causing higher bills, cold spots and damp. This specifications section gives immediate, practical actions you can take today and clear design requirements to eliminate bridges long-term. Focus areas: continuous insulation, thermal breaks at structural elements, and careful detailing to avoid condensation and mold. Practical, scannable steps aimed at first-time builders and renovators.
Key Points:
- Fix easy bridges now: air-seal gaps, add insulation wraps, and use thermal break pads on exposed elements.
- Design for continuity: continuous insulation + continuous air barrier = far fewer cold spots and less mold risk.
- Prioritize junctions (roof-wall, wall-foundation, balconies, lintels, windows) — most problems start there.
- Use thermal imaging and blower-door tests to verify results and guide follow-up work.
- Keep details simple, documented and aligned with manufacturer and local code guidance so future work preserves continuity.
Avoid These Common Mistakes
Thermal bridges raise bills and cause cold, damp spots. Quick fixes and good details improve comfort and prevent mold—start with continuous insulation and targeted thermal breaks.
Key Points:
- Keep insulation continuous and seal all junctions.
- Get professional help if persistent cold spots, damp or mold appear.
