Cavity and wall heating for cold storage buildings
Cold store heating
Cold surfaces behind wall constructions can encourage condensation and ice. Coordinated heating targets critical areas and is planned together with insulation, vapour control and the building construction.
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Identifying concealed cold areas
The actual temperature and moisture conditions within the cavity are central to the assessment. Wall sections and transitions are reviewed using construction …
The actual temperature and moisture conditions within the cavity are central to the assessment. Wall sections and transitions are reviewed using construction information. Leaks or damaged vapour barriers need separate assessment because they affect moisture entry.
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Temperature control and monitoring
The required minimum temperature follows from the project conditions. Sensor locations and controls should represent the critical zone. Clear drawings and documented …
The required minimum temperature follows from the project conditions. Sensor locations and controls should represent the critical zone. Clear drawings and documented tests provide an important basis for operating concealed heating systems.
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Standards and technical basis
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design. Open the standards overview →
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design.
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Related topics
Frost heave protection → Column heating →
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Heating elements and installation access
Heater placement is coordinated with wall area, cavity space and insulation. A cavity that will later be closed requires planned connections and measuring points. …
Heater placement is coordinated with wall area, cavity space and insulation. A cavity that will later be closed requires planned connections and measuring points. Necessary maintenance access is agreed with the building design team.
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Documents for planning
Provide wall elevations, sections and the layer construction. Include room and ambient temperatures, known moisture issues, project stage and required scope. Photographs …
Provide wall elevations, sections and the layer construction. Include room and ambient temperatures, known moisture issues, project stage and required scope. Photographs and access information are useful for existing buildings.
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Discuss your project
Provide wall elevations, sections and the layer construction. Include room and ambient temperatures, known moisture issues, project stage and required scope. Photographs …
Provide wall elevations, sections and the layer construction. Include room and ambient temperatures, known moisture issues, project stage and required scope. Photographs and access information are useful for existing buildings.
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References & projects
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection. View references & projects →
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection.
Heating elements and installation access
Heater placement is coordinated with wall area, cavity space and insulation. A cavity that will later be closed requires planned connections and measuring points. Necessary maintenance access is agreed with the building design team.
Temperature control and monitoring
The required minimum temperature follows from the project conditions. Sensor locations and controls should represent the critical zone. Clear drawings and documented tests provide an important basis for operating concealed heating systems.
Documents for planning
Provide wall elevations, sections and the layer construction. Include room and ambient temperatures, known moisture issues, project stage and required scope. Photographs and access information are useful for existing buildings.