Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Thermal or cold bridges occur where the insulation layer is penetrated by a material with a relatively high thermal conductivity. Balconies provide an attractive and practical architectural feature. However, because connection points pass through the building envelope, if the fixing detail is not thermally insulated it can create a thermal bridge.
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