Thermal Performance
With thermal conductivities of up to ten time those of conventional concrete blocks, Quinn Lite thermal blocks offers a high level of performance which help meet and exceed the requirements of Part L of the building regulations as well as specific needs of designers and developers.
Improvement in U-values of up to 0.08W/m2K can be achieved by choosing Quinn Lite Thermal blocks over conventional blocks in a cavity wall situation. Further reductions of 0.01 to 0.02 can be achieved by using thin joint mortar.
Thermal mass
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| Heat stored during daylight hours |
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| Heat released at night |
Too little or too much thermal mass can have undesirable effects. Light weight structures will absorb very little heat where as dense concrete structures may absorb too much. The Quinn Lite Thermal block helps achieve a happy medium.
The inherent thermal mass of QUINN lite Thermal Blocks can help achieve comfortable room temperatures all year round, preventing over heating in summer months whilst storing heat from winter sun and dispatching this during colder periods. This will reduce the need for cooling in summer and heating in winter thus improving the energy performance of your home.
With predictions for climate change pointing towards increased global temperatures in the 21st century, it is vital that new homes are both energy efficient and comfortable to live in. Thermal mass, when taken account of in the design process, can play an important role in future proofing our home.
