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News Release from: Halfen | Subject: 'HIT' insulated balcony connection system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 April 2003
'HIT' insulated balcony connection
system
New brochure details Halfen Reinforcement's 'HIT' insulated balcony connection system
Halfen Reinforcement has published a new brochure describing their HIT System that combines reinforcement continuity with a thermal break for cantilevered balcony construction The HIT System is designed to help eliminate the effects of cold bridging, such as condensation and mould growth, associated with traditional reinforcement that is continuous from internal slab through to external balcony
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 12-page brochure details the system and its applications in a variety of balcony options, provides notes on design considerations for specifying, and lists the requirements of ordering and sitework.
Copies of the brochure are available on request. Request a free brochure from Halfen ...
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