Thermal Bridging Solutions
Concrete Accessories, Curtain Wall Storefront & Window Wall, Insulation, Masonry, Miscellaneous Fabrications, Windows
Northeast
USA, Canada
Commercial, ResidentialRob Haley has over 12 years’ experience solving thermal bridging problems and is the founder and president of Thermal Bridging Solutions. Prior to starting Thermal Bridging Solutions, Rob was a partner at Armadillo NV where he was responsible for the research, development and marketing of Armatherm™ thermal break materials. During this time, he received a US patent for a thermally broken Z girt cladding attachment.
He is a member of IIBEC (RCI), SCI and a former member of NIBS BETC. He is a reviewer of the ASHRAE 90.1 addendum av, which is addressing thermal bridging not currently regulated by the standard. Rob holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University and was the engineering and marketing manager at Fabreeka International where he worked for 28 years specializing in vibration isolation for industries from mining to aerospace. He worked on several major aerospace test programs for the Hubble and James West space telescopes.
Robert Haley
Owner
Effective Solution
Composite materials have been used as a thermal break in bolted, steel connections for over fifteen years in Europe and nearly eight years here in North America. How effective can they be? What are the structural and fire property considerations? Exterior wall assemblies must be designed to meet code required structural support, continuous insulation, moisture management and fire resistance criteria. What you should know when incorporating thermal breaks in steel connections.
Equivalency of Thermal Break Materials
What to know about substitution requests for thermal break materials in bolted steel connections. The purpose of this article is to clarify some common misunderstandings and offer some assistance with the substitution request approval process for all parties. How do you determine equivalency of thermal break materials?
Performance
Structural thermal break materials are used to reduce the heat loss associated with thermal bridging in steel connections that pass through exterior insulation. They can also reduce the risk of condensation forming within the wall as the heat loss cools material surfaces below the dew point. How efficient are thermal breaks in steel connections?
Discussion points:
Thickness, Thermal Conductivity and Heat Flow
Transmittance and R Value
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Concrete Accessories
Curtain Wall Storefront & Window Wall
Insulation
Masonry
Miscellaneous Fabrications
Windows
Inspiration
Get inspired with photos of Thermal Bridging Solutions products in real projects
About Thermal Bridging Solutions
The dynamics of structural connections in buildings led Rob to investigate the existence of thermal bridging in commercial construction. He has a keen interest in thermal modeling and hygrothermal analysis which look at the effects of thermal bridging and air/vapor and heat movement in building walls and roof assemblies. His goal is to help keep the heat in and push the dew point out by designing solutions that create a more energy efficient thermal envelope.
11E Industrial Drive Mattapoisett, Massachusetts 02739
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