Reinforced concrete – reinforced concrete

Isokorb® XT
type A

Load-bearing thermal insulation element for parapets and balustrades. The element transfers moments, shear forces and positive normal forces.

European Technical Assessment
Passive House
Cross-sectional view of installation

Advantages

  • Outstanding thermal insulation
    With 120 mm thick insulating element – the efficient alternative to cladding parapets and balustrades with insulating material

     

  • No thermal bridges and waterproofing problems
    Fixings, balustrades or cover panels can be easily installed.

     

  • Verified by supervising authority
    Planning reliability with national and European projects with European Technical Assessment (ETA-17/0261) and general type approval (aBG no. Z-15.7-338)

     

  • Compliance with fire protection requirement
    Satisfies the fire protection requirements with fire resistance class REI 120

     

  • Certified passive house component
    Negative psi values are useful items in the thermal bridge balance

     

  • Straightforward fast design
    Web application for designing parapets and balustrades

     

  • Appreciation in value
    The useful area gained increases size of terraces which increases the value of the living unit

     

  • More design flexibility
    Exposed concrete is possible

     

  • Flexible combination
    Complete system with Schöck Isokorb® XT type Z

     

  • Standardised
    Available in heights from 160 to 250 mm; other heights, engineering designs and insulation element thicknesses are available on request