Triotherm+ as thermal threshold to support doors (and windows down-to-floor)
Works for all type of doors, no matter how big or heavy they are
Triotherm+ thermal support brackets are the perfect solution for supporting all types of doors without thermal bridging.
Due to its low thermal conductivity of 0.040W/m²K and a standard depth of 85mm, the Triotherm+ profile creates a better thermal insulation performance than the supported door.
As the load bearing capacity is just phenomenal, no door is to big or heavy, that she can´t be supported by Triotherm. Sliding doors with heavy weights have been successfully supported by Triotherm with a simplified installation detail in comparison to conventional materials like concrete, thermal concrete blocks or thermal blocks of any other material (e.g. foam glass).
The most common installation method in Ireland for Triotherm as thermal threshold support is the direct fixing on top of the raft foundation/ sub floor. The ideal height for Triotherm is the total height between raft foundation/ sub floor and finsihed floor level, to achieve the best insulation performance.
As the Triotherm thermal brackets were initially made for framing window openings (by bonding to the outer wall structure), they can be installed in a similar way to an existing floor slab.
Heavier loads can be transferred securely into the building structure, by adding small vertical support pieces under the initial Triotherm bracket.
Triotherm is one of the most versatile thermal structural support system for doors & windows. Thanks to harmonised system components, it even works for applications where other solutions need an additional assessment from a structural engineer.
Even the installation on very uneven substrates or non-load-bearing insulation layers does not cause any problem for Triotherm.
The entire range of Triotherm products has been extensively tested and certified by independent testing institutes in Germany with regard to almost all available installation & performance parameters.
This eliminates in the most cases the need for an additional structural engineer, for example to specify suitable fastening methods.
Please get in contact with us, in case you require test reports or specific installation details for the Triotherm system. We´re always here to help.
Triotherm supports all types of doors - front doors, back doors, french doors & sliders.
As the Triotherm system consists of various (certified) components, we can provide you a solution for almost every installation detail.
No door is to big or heavy - the highest weight for a (sliding) door, supported by Triotherm here in Ireland, is (currently) 700kg!
The images down below were taken during the installation process of Triotherm, for supporting a sliding door in a new build with raft foundation.
The most sliding doors require a wider threshold support, due to the deeper frame layout, which allows the sliding of the sash in front or behind of the fixed glass panel.
The height adjustment with packers is only required for gaps of 4mm and more.
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Triotherm provides installation details for almost any building design.
Is there a need for DPC when using Triotherm as thermal door threshold ?
Simple and easy: No, DPC is not recommended when using Triotherm as thermal support for door thresholds.
DPC was initially made as a horizontal waterproofing barrier, to provide rising dampness in wall structures. Over the years, it seems this material has become popular for almost every application in regards to waterproofing.
DPC should never be used as a sealing strategy in the threshold area of doors and certainly should not be routed under the door from the outside to the inside!
DPC is unsuitable here for several reasons - the material is not flexible enough, not suitable for full-surface bonding and also has a surface structure that allows dirt to adhere easily and thus favours moisture transport.
A professional waterproofing for Triotherm consists of an inner airtight layer and an outer waterproof layer. Triotherm itself is both airtight and waterproof, but the connection joints (Triotherm to door frame and Triotherm to wall & floor) need to be protected in the same way, so the sealing of the full surface is recommended.
As before: DPC is not appropriate for sealing door thresholds !
Consider the use of liquid tanking for watherproofing instead !
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