EWI stop at ground for insulated timber floor [Version ID #181]

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Detail summary

Detail for EWI to external wall with stop 300mm min above ground level. Designed to prevent thermal bridging to zones under an existing floor in conjunction with an internal insulated suspended timber floor where floor void accessible from above or below.

Technical description

Section detail. EWI to perimeter. Ground level detail. EWI stopping above ground level.

Before starting work, survey any structural timbers, particularly those which enter external walls (e.g. floor joists). Report any signs of damp or rot to contract administrator/s immediately. Where possible record current condition of timbers and moisture content for future reference.

Care should be taken to ensure air-tightness. Seal all service penetrations through EWI and existing wall. Lap and tape all membranes around edges of EWI system.

All insulation to be continuous to avoid thermal bridging.

Preparation of external wall: Remove any existing loose material and prepare in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.

Any alterations to drainage and other fixtures, or work to prepare the substrate, to be agreed with contract administrator prior to work being undertaken. Prior to start on site inspect the form and condition of the structural substrate; institute repairs and/ or additional works necessary to make the substrate suitable to receive EWI system.

Parts list

  • External Wall Insulation (Woodfibre), rendered finish [EW01]

    For use on solid and hard to treat cavity walls. Composite woodfibre board. UdiTherm SK back board, Diffutherm NF (T&G, renderable) top board. \ Fixed mechanically to substrate in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. \ Base Coat - levelling on substrate: 90% contact required around edge of boards between board and substrate to prevent thermal bypass. If substrate is very uneven, use base-coat material around edge of board to achieve contact. \ Thermal conductivity: 0.045W/mK. GWP 0.

    Unger \ www.unger-diffutherm.de \ Reference: UdiFRONT. \ Render: UDI Perl

  • Woodfibre Insulation Between Floor Joists [FL01]

    Woodfibre Insulation. \ Thickness 200mm. \ Friction fit between joists to ensure air-tightness- cut batts approx 20mm wider than opening between joists. Supported by Polyester webbing drawn underneath insulation at approx 600mm centres, fixed to joists.

    Unger \ www.unger-diffutherm.de \ Reference: UdiFLEX

Revisions

  1. Admin - 2015-04-29 11:59:11

    EW01 and FL01 parts list contact details updated. DWG uploaded.

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  2. Admin - 2015-03-27 16:32:22

    Preview image and .pdf file updated.

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  3. Admin - 2015-03-27 13:05:29

    EW01 base plinth added.

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  4. Admin - 2015-03-23 17:09:32

    General re-formatting. Parts list updated with suppliers information.

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  5. Admin - 2015-03-13 10:29:30 [Displayed version]

    Intro summary and technical description updated and expanded. Parts list added.

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  6. Admin - 2015-02-27 16:19:36

    Version 1

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