Do I need FARRAT Thermal Breaks in my building design?
Brief:
The STRUKTRA Thermal Break developed by FARRAT is designed to insulate a building envelop while allowing it to maintain its full its structural integrity. This allows designers to meet multiple building regulations relating to fire, heat loss and energy performance.
Freedom of design and Ease of Use:
The integration of STRUKTRA will allow an architect the freedom to design and thermally isolate a building without having to compromise on the structural integrity or aesthetics. FARRAT STRUKTRA Thermal breaks are as strong as steel capable of supporting design loads of up to 250MPa, the STRUKTRA thermal plates are small, they are manufactured in a thickness of 5mm up to 25mm, with the ability to thermally isolate, steel, concrete, and wooden structures. The plates are seamlessly integrated into almost any design, they are placed in between the connection points of the structure, or architectural element and they are installed in beam to beam, column to column or beam to column applications.
Common interface details include:
- Structural Frames
- Facade system connections to primary frames
- Connection of external to internal primary building elements
- Balconies
- Staircases
- Isolation of Sub-structure and basement elements
- Man Safe systems
- Connections to existing structures
- Roof plant enclosures – columns
- Roof Parapets
Bespoke and Easy to install:
The STRUKTRA plates are customized and cut by CNC to match the dimensions and connections of the beams and column in your CAD drawings. The plates do not require any special skill, calculations, or tools to install. Simply position and bolt it into place.
Once integrated, the STRUKTRA plate will thermally insulate the building envelope by stopping or breaking the transfer of thermal energy from entering or leaving the structure. Our line of thermal breaks have a thermal conductivity measure of 0.187K which is the highest on the market and in line with all sustainability certifications such as LEEDS rating system.
Certified to the Highest European and GCC Standards:
All Farrat Structural Thermal Break Plates are supplied with a Certificate of Conformance in compliance with our British Board of Agrément (BBA) 17/5435certification and Farrat is a member of the BRE Certified Thermal Product Scheme – Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks have been awarded ESTIDAMA approval and used in several projects across the UAE, they have also been independently assessed and awarded European Technical Approval 22/0333, confirming compliance with European Assessment Document – EAD 041877-00- 0301 and carry a CE mark and Declaration of Performance in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks meet the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Technical Requirements when used in accordance with BBA certificate 17/5435”
**Construction products that have Agrément Certificates are recognized by building control, government departments, architects, specifiers and industry insurers. It’s a mark of quality, safety and reliability that provides reassurance of the product’s fitness-for-purpose.
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