BenP Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Any thoughts or preferences on the above. I recognize the difference between the two - Foamglas Perinsul is stronger (throughout) but less thermal performance. Thermoblock performs better but achieves compressive strength via inserts within it. It strikes me that the Foamglas has the benefit of acting just like a block so should be easier for the groundwork to adapt to? Most builders don't seem to be aware of the type of products or detail it's associated with!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Perinsul marginally cheaper from searches - 1.5k vs 1.6k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 How much of a difference do these make compared to a dry airated brickette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_L Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Oz07 said: How much of a difference do these make compared to a dry airated brickette? About 80% less heat conduction relative to dry autoclaved aerated concrete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I wasn't aware of the exact figures so ta! We're having a suspended beam and block floor due to ground conditions so it's the one weak point in the thermal envelope - especially as the roof and walls will be timber frame insulated between and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Have you also looked at armtherm? https://www.armatherm.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks - fewer bits of information and suppliers online but I'll get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 hours ago, BenP said: Thanks - fewer bits of information and suppliers online but I'll get in touch. Go direct to Sales@armadillonv.com i was quoted in October last year Armadillo ARMATHERMTM 500-160 Thermal Breaks 2000mm x 100mm x 50mm Blanks TB1 £20 per unit Armadillo ARMATHERMTM 500-250 Thermal Breaks 2000mm x 100mm x 50mm Blanks TB2 £20 per unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenP Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Thanks - looks positive. I'm going to get the engineer confirm what compressive strength he's after beneath the sole plate. ? - might inform the decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEO-PAR Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Can I ask what you went with in the end and if you have any advice you can share from experience gained? Asking myself the same question right now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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