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CaseStudy Fusion

Fusion Building Systems has conducted a thermal modeling assessment of their light steel framing system, revealing significantly lower heat loss through junction details compared to generic thermal bridging data. The analysis confirmed that the linear thermal transmittance values were calculated correctly, leading to improved energy performance for buildings. The findings suggest that using accurate psi-values can enhance the assessment of building energy efficiency and sustainability certifications.

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CaseStudy Fusion

Fusion Building Systems has conducted a thermal modeling assessment of their light steel framing system, revealing significantly lower heat loss through junction details compared to generic thermal bridging data. The analysis confirmed that the linear thermal transmittance values were calculated correctly, leading to improved energy performance for buildings. The findings suggest that using accurate psi-values can enhance the assessment of building energy efficiency and sustainability certifications.

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the use of steel in construction, including technical support and guidance.’

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