TECHNICAL RESEARCH
TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide
Description This guide has been updated for the purpose of developing residential construction wall assemblies for wood-frame, concrete and steel-frame buildings. Version 1.5 adds 33 new details and 165 new scenarios that includes generic details and assemblies. The updated version includes new assemblies such as steel-framed, precast-concrete, wood-framed, and roofing systems. Additional insulation scenarios have been added to walls and roofs to include solutions for all of Canada’s climate zones and net-zero buildings. The catalogue provides applications and insights demonstrated through four new video tutorials. Impact By looking at current obstacles and showing opportunities to improve building envelope thermal performance, this guide aims to help the construction sector realize more energy efficient buildings.
Guide available at www.bchydro.com and www.bchousing.org
Status:
Partners: BC Hydro, FortisBC, City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster,
Canadian Wood Council, FPInnovations, and other partners
Audience: Researchers, design
professionals, builders, developers, and the industry in general
52 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JULY 2021
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