Claiming thermal insulation

Thethermal insulation in a home is essential; Good thermal insulation is not only avoids dampness in walls and ceilingsThe use of energy saving is not only a significant energy saving, through the reduction of heating consumption, which is not trivial, as it can be avoided in a building up to 30% energy savings This results in a significant reduction in electricity bills and CO2 emissions, which are harmful to the environment; For this reason, institutions require new buildings to comply with energy efficiency standards, as well as the regulations require a certain level of thermal insulation;

Can I claim for bad thermal insulation in my home?

This thermal insulation is determined in the Technical Building Code based on a thermal transmission coefficient, which varies depending on the construction element (whether it is for roofs, façades, party walls, etc.), depending on the opening (window size, orientation, etc.) and also on the climate zone where it is located;

However, it is important to remember that the thickness less than 4 cm (which in the past were most frequently used to satisfy the requirements of the obsolete NBE CT 79); are now not enough; in most applications with the new CTE HE1, and However, many construction companies have continued and continue to apply it.

Is there a solution to poor thermal insulation?

The most appropriate in the areas most susceptible to loss of thermal insulation, is place solutions such as double glazing, that the enclosure has a material such as PVC or RPT aluminium, that other elements such as blinds or their drawers are compact or monoblocks, (and are adapted and sealed correctly to the window), and that the windows have the thermal bridge break, with polyamide rods reinforced with fiberglass.

Thermal insulation in a building is therefore of paramount importance and is therefore one of the most important and important aspects to be taken into account; damage to habitability of a dwelling contemplated in the article 3.1 c) of the Organic Building Law. If you have any doubts, please contact us and an expert will visit your property; By carrying out the relevant tests will check whether your home/owners’ association complies with the regulations, and if said non-compliance is confirmed, we will be able to complain to the responsible promoter.