Structural Thermal Breaks

We eliminate the risk of thermal bridging.

Helping you to create energy efficient, compliant buildings.

Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks are favoured across the construction industry, as the most efficient & responsible way to thermally separate structural connections and prevent heat loss in the building envelope.

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Architects & Specifiers

Our Architects & Specifiers Portal contains all of the information that a designer requires to specify suitable thermal breaks for a variety of design details. This includes design resources, standard applications, 3D connection details and NBS specification links.

Structural Engineers & Fabricators

Our Structural Engineers & Fabricators Portal provides clear & accurate technical performance data (thermal and structural) than can be downloaded as data sheets and used to calculate/design connections. This includes structural design assistance resources, standard 3D details and regulatory certifications.

Estimators & Buyers

Our Estimators & Buyers Portal provides full instructions on how to order Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks and details the service that we provide throughout the procurement journey. This includes what we need to process an enquiry, availability, lead times & delivery, installation instructions and key contacts.

Structural Thermal Break Products

Farrat TBF
The first limited combustibility, A2 rated high-strength Structural Thermal Break material on the market

  • Limited combustibility, A2 rated
  • BBA Certificated
  • High structural performance and load capacity
  • Medium thermal conductivity
  • Maintains structural integrity in the event of fire
Farrat TBK
The markets leading high-strength, low thermal conductivity Structural Thermal Break material

  • BBA Certificated
  • High structural performance and load capacity
  • Low thermal conductivity
  • Premium grade
Farrat TBL
A cost-effective, medium strength and thermal conductivity Structural Thermal Break material

  • BBA Certificated
  • Medium thermal conductivity
  • Medium structural performance and load capacity
  • Medium grade

Downloads & Resources

Click to download our Structural Thermal Breaks technical guide

Technical Guide

Download Technical Guide
Farrat TBF, Farrat TBK and Farrat TBL are all BBA Certified Structural Thermal Breaks

BBA Certificate

Download BBA Certificate
Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks are a Certified Passive House Component

Passive House Certificate

Download PH Certificate
Import specifications for all three of our materials directly within NBS Source

NBS Source Specifications

Import Specifications

Typical Applications

Balconies, canopies and external features such as sun shades are typical details where connection to the main structure creates a thermal bridge. The use of a Farrat structural thermal break will remove internal condensation risk whilst maintaining the connections structural performance.

External to internal structural connections

Large area rain screen cladding and façade systems can impose thermal load on a main structure. Farrat Structural thermal brakes will isolate building interior structures from excessive heating and cooling

Façade system connections

Uninsulated structural foundations can compromise building performance. Farrat structural thermal breaks will support full column loads whilst insulating the steel structure.

Structural Columns & Exoskeleton Structures

Junctions between masonry walls and support steel can form a linear thermal bridge. Lengths of Farrat Thermal break material can eliminate this issue

Linear steel & masonry connections

Point structural connections through insulated roofs can compromised both thermal and waterproofing integrity. Highly stable structural thermal breaks can eliminate heat flow and water penetration issues.

Balustrades and roof penetrations

Connections between reinforced concrete and steel elements are always difficult to detail. The design flexibility of Farrat structural thermal breaks can aid design solutions.

Concrete frame to steel connections

Case Studies

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22 Bishopsgate, London

17,00 Tonnes Structural Steelwork
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IKEA ‘Sustainability Store’, Greenwich

BREEAM ‘Excellent’
The Post Building - render courtesy of AHMM Arhcitects

The Post Building, London

BREEAM Excellent, LEED® Gold
Manchester Airport 'Super Terminal' 2

Manchester Airport ‘Super Terminal’ 2

Farrat thermal breaks used to thermally isolate the facade retention steelwork at new Adidas store

Adidas Flagship Store, London

ISO-9001 Standard
ISO-14001 Standard
Farrat BBA Certification
Farrat are NHBC Approved
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Farrat are a SCI Member