Concrete Wall Thermal Insulation

A wall s thermal resistance or its r value is its ability to slow the transfer of heat from one side to the other.

Concrete wall thermal insulation.

3 for tabulated r values of walls with core insulation. Three basic types of thermal insulation are available rigid board batt or blanket and spray on. Insulating concrete formwork icf insulating concrete formwork is a simple construction system using purpose made insulating panels or blocks as the formwork for in situ concrete. With over 35 years of experience we are the undisputed leader in concrete sandwich wall technology and can help you create building envelopes that maximize energy efficiency durability and performance.

Its insulation value comes primarily from using it in thick slabs and hence isolating the insulated space from thermal fluxes in the environment. As for the furring used for interior insulation the thermal resistance of the concrete masonry webs and any grouted cores should be accounted for when determining the thermal performance of the wall see tek 6 2c ref. Concrete block makes a cost effective and structurally sound wall but it has. Superior moisture and mildew resistance no moisture wicking from concrete wall to the foam panels which can happen with studs and insulation batts.

Insulating concrete form or insulated concrete form icf is a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls floors and roofs. No gaps between insulation and concrete where condensation and mildew can form. Because it isolates the concrete. We manufacture and distribute a full line of concrete insulation systems for use in plant precast site cast tilt up and cast in place projects.

The outer concrete skin of the prefabricated insulating thermal precast wall with finishing in accordance with architectural standards assures protection of the insulation within while also ensuring longevity and reduced maintenance costs. The forms are interlocking modular units that are dry stacked without mortar and filled with concrete the units lock together somewhat like lego. Concrete walls can be insulated on the interior or exterior face or by embedding the material within the wall. Surface burning characteristics termite resistance thermal performance r values.

Interior installation using the rigid board batt or spray on methods is the least expensive method.