Concrete dowelling w/thermal break
Concrete dowelling w/thermal break
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Is a non-metallic or coated metal dowell available that would allow dowelling of floor slabs but still provide a thermal break for heating ??
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RE: Concrete dowelling w/thermal break
I question the need for the thermal break concern in the connection. When the heat loss analysis is done, all things are taken in consideration. I doubt the attention to the dowel connection will give you significant improvement.
I would consider adding a few more inches of insulation to walls and ceilings.