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Looking for thermally broken fixings that stop cold bridging,

I used some hammer in nails that went into a large rawl plug and had a plastic cap on the nail, but i wasnt that impressed with the thermal break to be honest.

Anyone use some they were happy with?

 Thanks carl

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10 hours ago, carlos21 said:

but i wasnt that impressed with the thermal break 

What is the context? What is being connected? Materials, and why you are concerned?

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Sorry for slow reply

Iam fixing insulated plasterboard to stonewalls mostly and some on concrete blocks.

The fixings i have used in the past created tiny black spots from condensation from cold bridging.

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Fixing insulated platerboard directly to stone walls is likely to give you a pile of problems further down the line. Fixing to concrete blocks has similar risks.

 

Best thing you can do it to post more info. Just draw a sketch on A4 paper, photograph it and post. You won't get tested on your drawing skills.

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I used foam onto my concrete blocks but regs said I needed to use mechanical fixings as well. If you're not getting it checked I'd just use the foam personally.

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Please do not omit the fixing(s) - it's only one or 2 per board (check MIs). In a fire any plastic insulation attached to the plasterboard will melt or soften and the plasterboard may fall off the wall. This exposes more fuel to a fire (combustible insulation) and blocks possible escape routes. Additionally it could be a major hazard for fire fighters if they have to enter the building if people reported in there.

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