Thermal breaks and steel framing
Steel framing is highly conductive to heat, so thermal breaks must be incorporated to prevent heat loss. But what is a thermal break, and where are they required when using steel framing?
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 December 2011, Build 127
Steel framing is highly conductive to heat, so thermal breaks must be incorporated to prevent heat loss. But what is a thermal break, and where are they required when using steel framing?
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2011, Build 126
Mild steel structural components exposed to exterior moisture and contaminants, such as salt, need protection to prevent corrosion.