Xella Italia Ytong Taglio Termico (TT)

The Ytong Thermal Break block is an element for thermal insulation of the foot of cold masonry (brickwork) that is treated with a hydrophobic additive to effectively curb capillary rising damp, preventing damp, chalking, mould and plaster detachment, thus guaranteeing a healthy and insulated masonry.‎ The main advantage of the Ytong Thermal Break block is its perfect integration with all types of brick, guaranteeing continuity of thermal insulation.‎ Moreover, its mechanical resistance to compression and shear makes it suitable even in seismic areas.‎ Ytong Thermal Break blocks are placed in all critical points where there are problems with rising damp and the creation of thermal bridges.‎ The Ytong Taglio Termico (TT) block is placed in contact with foundations, ground floor or separating floors with unheated rooms, window sills and roof eaves.‎ The properties of the Ytong Taglio Termico (TT) block offer constant insulation in both vertical and horizontal directions.‎ In contrast to others that have lower thermal insulation properties in the vertical direction, due to the presence of holes and which may therefore cause possible thermal discontinuities where the wall is in contact with foundations, ground floor or separating unheated rooms, window sills and roof eaves.‎ Insulating blocks, treated with a specific hydrophobic agent to reduce water absorption, for correcting thermal bridges in traditional masonry (foot of masonry in contact with the foundation or ground floor, edges of openings, etc.‎).‎ CE marked product in compliance with the harmonised standard UNI EN 771-4, Group 1 element according to EN 1996-1-1.‎ More than 100 years ago, in 1923, architect and researcher Dr.‎ Axel Eriksson invented "vapor-vulcanized gas concrete" in Sweden - now known as autoclaved aerated concrete.‎ Together with Carl August Carlén, an entrepreneur, they started the first production in 1929 in Yxhult, southern Sweden, at a time of great scarcity of raw materials and stricter energy laws.‎ A competitive advantage on the market The sustainability of buildings is increasingly at the center of construction trends, with modern sustainability policies undertaken by international institutions and organizations that have favored the increase of this trend.‎ The choice of materials and construction technologies are fundamental to obtaining homes that consume less and consequently have a lower environmental impact.‎ A sustainable home can cost on average 8% more than a normal home, but this difference is compensated by numerous advantages in the long term: a healthier and more comfortable environment, significant economic savings compared to bills and a higher value of the building; It is estimated, in fact, that the value of a green property can increase from 2 to 10% with sales times halved from 8 to 4 months.‎