Light Gauge Steel Engineering & Building Physics
Precision cold-formed steel manufacturing, continuous external thermal envelope, zero thermal bridging and airtight building physics.
Integrated Passive House Envelope Architecture
8 Engineering ModulesInteractive Architectural Sections & Junction Details
Explore the layer-by-layer anatomy of walls, floors, foundations, roofs and precision window installation interfaces.
Exterior Wall 1: Rendered Insulation (EIFS / ETICS)
Classic passive house wall with continuous 120 mm exterior rockwool EIFS fully eliminating all thermal bridging through steel studs, vapour-open from inside out.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicone Exterior Render & Mesh | 10 mm | 0.75 W/mK | 35 | A2-s1,d0 | P3 | Hydrophobic, breathable finish |
| 2 | Continuous Exterior Rockwool Slab | 120 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Continuous external thermal blanket |
| 3 | External Structural Sheathing Board | 12.5 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A1 | P2 | Wind & seismic shear diaphragm |
| 4 | CFS Stud Frame (C140) + 140 mm Mineral Wool | 140 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Primary load-bearing steel skeleton |
| 5 | Smart Vapour & Airtightness Membrane | 0.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=0.25-25m | E | P2 | Envelope airtight seal n50 <= 0.60 |
| 6 | Service Cavity (Battens) | 40 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P4 | Piping & wiring without piercing membrane + stud thermal break |
| 7 | Double Fire/Acoustic Gypsum (Type F) / Fermacell | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Impact durability and fire shielding |
Exterior Wall 2: Ventilated Timber/Composite Rainscreen
Luxury architectural facade featuring a continuous 30 mm ventilation cavity behind timber battens, ceramic or composite panels that dissipates solar heat gain via chimney effect.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermo-Wood / Composite Cladding | 20 mm | 0.15 W/mK | 50 | B-s1,d0 | P3 | UV-resistant rain deflector |
| 2 | Vertical Counter-Battens (Ventilation Gap) | 30 mm | Konvektif Akış | 1.0 | B | P3 | Chimney-effect convective cooling |
| 3 | UV-Resistant Breather Membrane | 0.6 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=0.02m | B-s1,d0 | P3 | Blocks driven rain, vents moisture |
| 4 | Rigid Exterior Rockwool Board | 100 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Continuous external insulation |
| 5 | Structural Sheathing (BoardeX) | 12.5 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A1 | P2 | Shear bracing |
| 6 | CFS Frame C140 + 140 mm Rockwool | 140 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Primary load-bearing structure |
| 7 | Smart Vapour & Airtightness Membrane | 0.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=0.25-25m | E | P2 | Airtight red line seal |
| 8 | Service Zone (40 mm) + Double Gypsum (25 mm) | 65 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2 | P4 | Interior finish & service cavity |
Exterior Wall 3: Brick Slip & Stone Ventilated Facade
Mechanically anchored brick slips or natural stone over CFS framing, incorporating a 40 mm drained air cavity and rockwool insulation for superior acoustic mass and traditional aesthetics.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brick Slips / Natural Stone Cladding | 25 mm | 0.80 W/mK | 50 | A1 | P3 | Frost-resistant exterior masonry cladding |
| 2 | Ventilated & Drained Cavity (Stainless Ties) | 40 mm | R=0.18 m²K/W | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Rear ventilation drainage cavity |
| 3 | Exterior Rockwool Insulation (120 mm) | 120 mm | 0.22 W/mK | Sd=0.02 m | B-s1,d0 | P3 | Breathable wind-tight weather barrier |
| 4 | Heavy-Duty Sheathing Board | 12.5 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Continuous external mineral wool insulation |
| 5 | CFS Stud C140 + 140 mm Rockwool Cavity Fill | 140 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A1 | P1/P2 | Shear wall seismic diaphragm |
| 6 | Smart Vapour Barrier & Airtight Membrane | 0.5 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Load-bearing cold-formed steel skeleton |
| 7 | Service Zone + Double Gypsum Lining | 55 mm | 0.21 W/mK | Sd=0.25-25 m | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Airtight boundary and interior drywall |
Exterior Wall 4: Twin-Stud Super-Insulated Wall
Twin non-touching parallel light steel frames separated by a complete thermal decoupling cavity with 280-320 mm continuous rockwool insulation for alpine and nordic zones.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior Cladding / EIFS | 80 mm | 0.75 W/mK | 35 | A2-s1,d0 | P3 | Hydrophobic breathable exterior finish |
| 2 | Outer Structural CFS Frame (C90) | 90 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 5.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | External render carrier insulation |
| 3 | Thermal Decoupling Gap (Continuous Wool Fill) | 70 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Outer non-bridged stud line |
| 4 | Inner Structural CFS Frame (C90) | 90 mm | 0.036 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Complete thermal break cavity separating studs |
| 5 | Smart Vapour & Airtightness Membrane | 0.5 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Primary load-bearing inner stud wall |
| 6 | Service Cavity + Double Fermacell Board | 75 mm | 0.21 W/mK | Sd=0.25-25 m | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Unpierced service zone and airtight lining |
Interior Wall 1: Standard Partition Wall (Room Divider)
Non-load bearing internal partition providing fire and acoustic separation between rooms using C75 steel studs, acoustic mineral wool cavity fill and double-layer gypsum on both sides.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Room 1 Double Gypsum Board | 25 mm (2x12.5) | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Smooth interior drywall lining |
| 2 | CFS Studs (C75) + 75 mm Acoustic Mineral Wool Fill | 75 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1/P4 | Light gauge steel partition stud frame |
| 3 | Perimeter Resilient Acoustic Sealing Strips | 5 mm | 0.037 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1 | Cavity acoustic absorption batts |
| 4 | Room 2 Double Gypsum Board | 25 mm (2x12.5) | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Opposite face interior drywall |
Interior Wall 2: Double-Stud Acoustic Party Wall
High-performance acoustic separating wall for multi-family dwellings or adjoining units, utilizing two completely decoupled parallel CFS stud rows separated by a 30 mm acoustic air gap.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit A Double Fire/Sound Gypsum (Type F) | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | High-density acoustic mass board |
| 2 | Unit A CFS Studs C75 + 75 mm Rockwool | 75 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P4 | First decoupled partition stud row |
| 3 | Acoustic Decoupled Air Gap | 30 mm | R=0.16 m²K/W | 1.0 | B2 | P1 | Complete structural sound decoupling gap |
| 4 | Unit B CFS Studs C75 + 75 mm Rockwool | 75 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P4 | Second decoupled partition stud row |
| 5 | Unit B Double Fire/Sound Gypsum (Type F) | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Final mass layer delivering Rw 64 dB rating |
Interior Wall 3: Wet Room & Bathroom Wall (Aquapanel + Tanking)
Wet-room wall assembly engineered with moisture-resistant inorganic cement boards (Aquapanel), double liquid waterproof tanking membrane, and tiles to shield CFS framing from water ingress.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceramic / Porcelain Tiles + Waterproof Grout | 10 mm | 1.30 W/mK | 200 | A1 | P4 | Waterproof ceramic/porcelain tile finish |
| 2 | Double Liquid Tanking Membrane + Corner Sealing Tapes | 2 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=15 m | E | P4 | Liquid waterproof tanking membrane & tapes |
| 3 | Water-Resistant Cement Board (Aquapanel) | 12.5 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Hydrophobic water-resistant board |
| 4 | CFS Studs (C90) + 90 mm Moisture-Treated Rockwool | 90 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P4 | Reinforced frame for wall-hung fixtures |
| 5 | Dry Room Side: Double Gypsum (20 mm) | 20 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 1000 | B-s3,d0 | P4 | Acoustic pipe insulation & drainage cavity |
Floor 1: Wet Screed & Underfloor Heated Acoustic Floor
50 mm self-levelling screed with integrated underfloor heating, resilient acoustic underlay, EPDM joist isolation strips and resilient ceiling channels providing supreme footstep silence.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Finish (Parquet / Tile) | 15 mm | 0.15 W/mK | 50 | Cfl-s1 | P4 | Floor finish layer |
| 2 | Underfloor Heating Screed | 50 mm | 1.40 W/mK | 35 | A1 | P4 | Thermal mass and underfloor heating screed |
| 3 | Acoustic Impact Mat (ΔLw = 28 dB) | 30 mm | 0.040 W/mK | Sd=100 m | B2 | P4 | Perimeter expansion strip acoustic break |
| 4 | Structural Subfloor Board (22 mm) | 22 mm | 0.038 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Impact sound resilient acoustic mat |
| 5 | Resilient EPDM Joist Isolation Strips | 6 mm | 0.13 W/mK | 50 | D-s2,d0 | P1 | Structural subfloor shear diaphragm deck |
| 6 | CFS Floor Joists (C250 mm or 30 cm Open-Web Lattice Truss with C90/C140) + Acoustic Wool | 250 - 300 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Primary CFS floor joist structural cassette |
| 7 | Resilient Ceiling Channels + Double Gypsum (25 mm) | 50 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Resilient acoustic ceiling & 60-min fire resistance |
Floor 2: Dry Screed Lightweight Acoustic Floor (Fermacell)
Rapid dry construction assembly avoiding wet screed curing times, featuring 25 mm interlocking Fermacell dry screed elements and acoustic backing ready for flooring in 24 hours.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Finish (Parquet / Carpet) | 10 mm | 0.14 W/mK | 40 | Cfl-s1 | P4 | Lightweight floor finish |
| 2 | Fermacell Dry Screed Interlocking Elements | 25 mm | 0.32 W/mK | 13 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | High-strength dry screed gypsum-fibre element |
| 3 | Integrated Woodfiber / Mineral Impact Underlay | 20 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 5.0 | A1 | P4 | Integrated impact sound insulation layer |
| 4 | Subfloor Deck (18 mm OSB-3) | 18 mm | 0.13 W/mK | 50 | D-s2,d0 | P2 | Structural subfloor decking diaphragm |
| 5 | CFS Joists (C250 mm or 30 cm C90/C140 Truss) + Rockwool Fill | 250 - 300 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Structural CFS floor joist cassette |
| 6 | Ceiling Lining (25 mm) | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Resilient channel suspended ceiling |
Floor 3: Wet-Room & Bathroom Acoustic Floor Assembly
Bathroom floor assembly engineered for upper storeys, featuring dual-layer waterproofing membrane, integrated linear drainage trap and acoustic decoupling to eliminate drain and footstep noise.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-Slip Ceramic Tiles + Epoxy Grout | 10 mm | 1.30 W/mK | 200 | A1 | P4 | Anti-slip wet room ceramic tiles |
| 2 | Double Liquid Waterproof Tanking Membrane | 2 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=20 m | E | P4 | Continuous tanking membrane & corner tapes |
| 3 | Tapered Screed + Stainless Linear Drain Trap | 50 - 70 mm | 1.30 W/mK | 35 | A1 | P4 | Gradient drainage screed to floor waste |
| 4 | Waterproof Acoustic Underlay Mat | 20 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 150 | E | P4 | High-load extruded polystyrene thermal board |
| 5 | Cement Particle / Waterproof Subfloor | 22 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 25 | A1 | P2 | Inorganic rot-proof cementitious subfloor board |
| 6 | CFS Joists (C250 mm or 30 cm C90/C140 Truss) + Rockwool | 250 - 300 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Recessed CFS steel joist frame |
| 7 | Moisture-Resistant Green Gypsum Ceiling | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Moisture & fire-rated lower ceiling assembly |
Floor 4: 30 cm Open-Web Lattice Truss Floor Engineered with C90 & C140 Profiles
Long-span structural steel open-web lattice truss floor spanning up to 8.0 meters without internal load-bearing columns, engineered from C90 mm and C140 mm profiles at 30 cm (300 mm) depth, allowing MVHR ventilation ducts and services to pass through without cutting structural elements.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Finish + Screed | 65 mm | 1.30 W/mK | 35 | A1 | P4 | Floating screed with UFH pipes |
| 2 | Acoustic Decoupling Mat | 20 mm | 0.13 W/mK | 50 | D-s2,d0 | P4 | Heavy-duty structural shear subfloor deck |
| 3 | Subfloor Deck (22 mm OSB-3) | 22 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P2 | Open-web steel lattice joist spanning up to 9m |
| 4 | 30 cm Open-Web Lattice Trusses (C90 & C140 Profiles) + MVHR Routing | 300 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 1000 | B-s1,d0 | P1 | MEP ducts integrated through web voids |
| 5 | Resilient Ceiling Lining | 25 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Acoustic resilient suspended ceiling system |
Insulated Raft Foundation & CFS Bottom Track Detail
Engineered foundation-to-wall junction preventing thermal bypass, capillary moisture ascent and air infiltration where the concrete raft meets cold-formed steel bottom tracks.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reinforced Concrete Raft Slab (C30/37) | 250 - 300 mm | 2.10 W/mK | 100 | A1 | Yerel / P1 | Structural reinforced concrete raft slab |
| 2 | Under-Slab & Edge High-Load XPS Insulation | 100 - 150 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 150 | E | Yerel / P3 | Under-slab continuous high-load XPS thermal blanket |
| 3 | Bituminous Waterproofing Membrane + EPDM Gasket | 6 mm | 0.23 W/mK | Sd>1500 m | E | P1/P2 | DPC capillary moisture barrier & waterproofing |
| 4 | CFS Bottom Track (U-Track) + Chemical Resilient Anchors | 140 mm | 0.14 W/mK | 8000 | A1 / B2 | P1 | Seismic anchor connection with acoustic EPDM bed |
| 5 | Exterior Perimeter XPS + Dimpled Drainage Sheet | 120 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 150 | E | P3 | Perimeter frost-skirt & splash-proof XPS insulation |
| 6 | Interior Floor EPS/Rockwool + Screed with Heating | 120 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 50 | A1 / E | P4 | Internal floor thermal insulation & floating screed |
Roof 1: Ventilated Pitched Passive Roof
Dual-layer 320 mm cross-laid rockwool stopping winter heat loss, combined with 50 mm counter-batten air ventilation cavity that purges solar radiation before penetrating living quarters.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roof Covering (Standing Seam Zinc/Steel or Tile) | 25 mm | 0.22 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3 | Weather-proof titanium-zinc / standing seam metal |
| 2 | Ventilation Counter-Battens | 50 mm | R=0.20 m²K/W | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Rear ventilation cavity dissipating summer heat |
| 3 | Breather Underlay Membrane | 0.6 mm | 0.22 W/mK | Sd=0.02 m | B-s1,d0 | P3 | High-performance vapour-permeable underlayment |
| 4 | Roof Sheathing (18 mm OSB-3) | 18 mm | 0.13 W/mK | 50 | D-s2,d0 | P2 | Structural roof decking withstanding snow/wind loads |
| 5 | CFS Trusses + 200 mm Rockwool | 200 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | First-tier mineral wool insulation between CFS trusses |
| 6 | Cross Battens + 120 mm Cross Rockwool | 120 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Cross-laid insulation eliminating truss thermal bridges |
| 7 | Smart Vapour & Airtight Membrane | 0.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=0.25-25 m | E | P2 | Variable vapour control & airtightness membrane |
| 8 | Ceiling Service Zone + Double Gypsum (25 mm) | 65 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 10 | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Internal service zone protecting airtight layer |
Roof 2: Flat Terrace Passive Roof & Parapet Junction
Continuous warm roof assembly where rigid PIR/rockwool wraps around the parapet without thermal interruption, capped with root-resistant TPO waterproofing membrane and drip flashings.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedestal Pavers / Decking | 30 mm | 0.15 W/mK | 50 | Bfl-s1 | P4 | Pedestal paver or composite decking system |
| 2 | TPO / EPDM Waterproofing Membrane | 2 mm | 0.25 W/mK | Sd>1500 m | E | P3 | Hot-air welded root-resistant TPO membrane |
| 3 | Rigid PIR / Rockwool Tapered Insulation | 200 mm | 0.022 W/mK | 60 | B-s2,d0 | P3 | Tapered high-performance insulation directing runoff |
| 4 | Foil-Faced Vapour Barrier (Sd > 1500 m) | 4 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd>1500 m | E | P2 | Aluminium-foil faced zero-vapour transmission layer |
| 5 | CFS Roof Joists + 22 mm OSB Deck | 220 mm | 0.13 W/mK | 50 | A1 / D-s2,d0 | P1/P2 | Load-bearing CFS roof joists and decking |
Window Detail A: Head & Concealed Blind Box
Concealed external venetian blind (raffstore) box recessed directly into exterior insulation with high-performance back-insulation, eliminating lintel thermal bridges.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior Render & Stop Bead | 10 mm | 0.75 W/mK | 35 | A2-s1,d0 | P3 | Exterior render with plaster stop drip bead |
| 2 | Concealed Motorized Raffstore / Venetian Blind Box | 130 mm | 0.18 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3 | Concealed motorized Venetian blind box |
| 3 | High-Performance PIR Thermal Backer (λ=0.022) | 40 mm | 0.022 W/mK | 60 | B-s2,d0 | P3 | High-performance PIR thermal bridge shield |
| 4 | CFS Double C140 Structural Box Lintel | 140 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | Engineered cold-formed steel header / box lintel |
| 5 | 3-Tier RAL Window Head Sealing Tapes | Standart | 0.035 W/mK | Sd=0.05 - 15m | B1 / E | P3 | RAL 3-tier airtight & weather-tight sealing tapes |
| 6 | Passive House Certified Triple-Glazed Top Frame | 88 mm | 0.11 W/mK | Sonsuz | B2 | P3 | Passivhaus certified triple-glazed window frame |
Window Detail B: Jamb & Bracket Installation
Out-of-stud bracket installation positioning the window frame directly in line with the exterior insulation layer to preserve isothermal line continuity without cold bridging.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EWI Facade & Jamb Overlap (30 mm) | 120 + 30 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Continuous EWI overlapping window frame by 30mm |
| 2 | Structural Bracket Bracket / Subframe Profile | 80 mm | 0.040 W/mK | 30 | E | P3 | Out-of-stud bracket system placing frame in insulation |
| 3 | CFS Structural Jamb Stud (C140) | 140 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | Primary vertical CFS jamb stud absorbing wind loads |
| 4 | 3-Tier RAL Elastic PU Foam & Twin Sealing Tapes | 15 - 20 mm derz | 0.036 W/mK | Sd=0.03 - 20m | B1 / E | P3 | Flexible acoustic & airtight RAL joint seal |
| 5 | 6-Chamber PVC/Alu Clad Passive House Frame (88 mm) | 88 mm | 0.11 W/mK | Sonsuz | B2 | P3 | Passivhaus certified jamb profile (Ψjamb ≤ 0.010) |
Window Detail C: Sill & Sub-Sill Drainage Trough
Sub-sill secondary waterproofing drainage pan beneath the external aluminium sill that safely discharges wind-driven water out of the building without penetrating the wall core.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | External Aluminium Sill with Drip Edge | 2 mm | 160 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3 | Aluminium sill with 40mm projection & drip edge |
| 2 | Sub-Sill Waterproof Drainage Tray | 1.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd>500 m | E | P3 | Secondary waterproof sub-sill drainage pan/tray |
| 3 | High-Strength Thermal Base Profile (Purenit) | 50 mm | 0.070 W/mK | 40 | B2 | P3 | High-load rot-proof Purenit thermal sub-sill block |
| 4 | CFS Stud Sill Cripples (C140) | 140 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | CFS sill cripple studs supporting window unit |
| 5 | Internal Sill Board + Airtight Seal | 20 mm | 0.15 W/mK | Sd=30 m | A2-s1,d0 | P4 | Internal sill board with airtight vapour seal |
Junction 1: Floor-to-Exterior Wall Rim Track Junction
Interface where intermediate floor joists bear onto the exterior load-bearing wall. Continuous external rockwool eliminates thermal bridging at the rim joist; internal smart vapour membrane is taped continuously around the floor cassette, complemented by an intumescent fire-stop cavity barrier.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Render + Continuous 120 mm Rockwool EIFS | 130 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Continuous external thermal blanket |
| 2 | External Structural Sheathing Board | 12.5 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A1 | P2 | Shear diaphragm transfer |
| 3 | CFS C200 Rim Track + Fire-Stop Cavity Barrier | 200 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 / EI60 | P1/P2 | Load transfer and compartment fire-stop |
| 4 | Acoustic EPDM Resilient Strip | 10 mm | 0.12 W/mK | 8000 | B2 | P4 | Impact noise and flanking vibration break |
| 5 | Structural Floor Deck & Screed with UFH | 70 mm | 1.20 W/mK | 30 | A1 | P4 | Thermal mass and comfort layer |
| 6 | Inter-Storey Airtight Loop Seal | 0.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=25m | E | P2 | Continuous airtight envelope seal |
Junction 2: Exterior 90° Corner Box-Stud Junction
Critical 90° building corner junction. The three-stud box arrangement is fully packed with mineral wool, external insulation boards overlap in a staggered toothed pattern to prevent thermal separation, and the internal vapour control layer is folded with an expansion pleat and corner airtight tape.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior Render with Mesh Corner Bead | 10 mm | 0.75 W/mK | 35 | A2-s1,d0 | P3 | Corner reinforcement bead preventing cracks |
| 2 | Staggered Interlocking Rockwool Slab (120 mm) | 120 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Toothed interlocking rockwool corner insulation |
| 3 | External Structural Sheathing (BoardeX) | 12.5 mm | 0.25 W/mK | 15 | A1 | P2 | Corner torsional shear diaphragm boards |
| 4 | 3-Stud CFS Box Corner Stud Assembly | 140 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | 3-stud box corner CFS arrangement |
| 5 | High-Density Corner Rockwool Fill | 140 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P2 | Compact mineral wool filling internal box cavity |
| 6 | Pleated Smart Vapour Barrier & Corner Tape | 0.5 mm | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=25 m | E | P2 | Pleated smart vapour membrane with corner tape |
Junction 3: Thermally Broken Balcony / Self-Supporting Interface
Prevents massive thermal bypass caused by cantilevered steel beams penetrating the envelope. Engineered as either a 4-legged self-supporting steel balcony frame connected via elastomeric vibration pads, or a structural thermal break module (Isokorb type) with stainless steel tension tie-rods.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | External Balcony Steel Joist & Decking | 150 mm | 0.15 W/mK | 50 | Bfl-s1 / A1 | P3 | Galvanized external balcony steel structure |
| 2 | High-Load Structural Thermal Break Block (Purenit) | 80 mm | 0.070 W/mK | 40 | B2 | P3 | Structural thermal break compression block |
| 3 | A4 Stainless Steel Tension Tie-Rod | M16 | 15 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | Low-conductivity stainless steel tension tie-rods |
| 4 | Continuous Exterior Rockwool Slab | 120 mm | 0.035 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P3 | Continuous external mineral wool wrap behind flange |
| 5 | Primary CFS Column / Stud (S350GD) | 140 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P1 | Primary internal column taking cantilever loads |
| 6 | EPDM Anchor Penetration Boot & Airtight Seal | 1.5 mm | 0.14 W/mK | 8000 | B2 | P2 | EPDM penetration boot maintaining envelope seal |
Junction 4: Barrier-Free Zero-Threshold Entrance Door Junction
Barrier-free 0-20 mm door threshold complying with DIN 18040 accessibility standard. Features a high-density Purenit sub-frame base insulation profile, an external linear slot drainage channel to eliminate ponding water ingress, and fully vulcanized EPDM sub-threshold tanking.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linear Stainless Steel Drainage Grate & Gravel | 150 mm | 15 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3 | Linear slot drainage channel capturing runoff |
| 2 | Thermally Broken Zero-Threshold Aluminium Profile | 20 mm | 0.18 W/mK | Sonsuz | B2 / A1 | P3 | DIN 18040 barrier-free zero-threshold profile |
| 3 | Automatic Drop-Down Magnetic Wind/Rain Seal | 10 mm | 0.12 W/mK | 8000 | E | P3 | Automatic magnetic drop-down seal for air & rain |
| 4 | Purenit High-Density Structural Thermal Base Profile | 100 mm | 0.070 W/mK | 40 | B2 | P3 | High-load Purenit thermal base sub-sill profile |
| 5 | Vulcanized EPDM Sub-Threshold Waterproof Tanking | 1.5 mm | 0.14 W/mK | 8000 | E | P3 | Vulcanized EPDM tanking tray under threshold |
| 6 | Raft Foundation Concrete & Bottom Track & Screed | 140 mm | 2.10 W/mK | 100 | A1 | P1/P4 | Structural foundation raft and interior floor finish |
Junction 5: Airtight MEP Duct & Pipe Penetration Assembly
Airtight interface where 160 mm MVHR fresh air intake/exhaust ducts, heat pump refrigerant lines and soil pipes penetrate the steel building envelope. Utilizes factory EPDM airtight grommets (Pro Clima Roflex type) and aging-resistant solid acrylic tapes to safeguard the n50 ≤ 0.60 h⁻¹ Blower Door compliance.
Physical Layer Breakdown & Material Specification
| No | Material & Layer Specification | Thickness | Conductivity (λ) | Vapour / Sd | Fire Class | Delivery Package | Building Physics Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | External Stainless Steel Louver with Mesh | 30 mm | 15 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3 | Stainless steel exterior louver with bird screen |
| 2 | Ø160 mm Spiral / Rigid MVHR Duct | Ø160 mm | 50 W/mK | Sonsuz | A1 | P3/P4 | Rigid galvanised spiral duct for MVHR fresh air |
| 3 | 25 mm Closed-Cell Armaflex Anti-Condensation Insulation | 25 mm | 0.033 W/mK | 10000 | B-s3,d0 | P3/P4 | Closed-cell elastomeric anti-condensation sleeve |
| 4 | EPDM Weather-Tight External Facade Grommet | 1.5 mm | 0.14 W/mK | 8000 | E | P3 | External weather-tight EPDM grommet collar |
| 5 | CFS Stud Frame & 140 mm Mineral Wool Cavity Fill | 140 mm | 0.034 W/mK | 1.0 | A1 | P1/P2 | Mineral wool insulation packed around duct sleeve |
| 6 | Internal EPDM Airtight Grommet Sealed to Vapour Membrane | 2 mm | 0.14 W/mK | Sd=25 m | E | P2 | Airtight EPDM grommet sealed onto vapour barrier |
| 7 | Solid Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive Airtight Tape | 60 mm Genişlik | 0.20 W/mK | Sd=25 m | B2 | P2 | DIN 4108-11 certified solid acrylic tape |
All cross-sections are engineered to Passive House Institute (PHI) standards, Eurocode 3 cold-formed steel rules and DIN 4108 condensation criteria. Contact our engineering desk for project-specific calculations.
Discuss This Section With Our EngineersStructural Framing & Thermal Envelope Comparison
Concrete, timber framing and SerVilla light gauge steel compared.
| Performance Parameter | Reinforced Concrete | Timber Frame | SerVilla CFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Stability | Formwork tolerances ±10-20 mm | Moisture warping, shrinkage | ±0.5 mm CNC precision (Zero warp) |
| Exterior Wall U-Value | 0.25 - 0.40 W/m²K | 0.16 - 0.22 W/m²K | 0.11 - 0.14 W/m²K (Passive House) |
| Thermal Bridge Coefficient (Ψ) | High (Balconies, columns, lintels) | Moderate (Ψ = 0.04 - 0.08 W/mK) | Ψ ≤ 0.010 W/mK (Continuous Wrap) |
| Airtightness (n50) | 1.50 - 3.00 h⁻¹ (Plaster cracks) | 0.80 - 1.50 h⁻¹ | ≤ 0.60 h⁻¹ (Blower Door Target) |
| Seismic Weight | Very heavy (~1000 kg/m²) | Light (~150 kg/m²) | Ultra-light (~80-120 kg/m²), ductile steel |
| Biological Resistance | Corrosion & moisture risks | Termites, mold, fungi risks | 100% Inorganic, Z275 zinc protection |
8 Advanced Envelope & Building Physics Modules
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Structural Steel Frame (CFS)
S350GD+Z275 roll-formed structural steel framing engineered to Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-3) & Eurocode 8 for 100+ year durability.
Wall Build-Ups & Cavity Layers
Multi-layer composite exterior walls achieving U = 0.11 - 0.14 W/m²K, 56 dB acoustic insulation and REI 90 fire protection.
Thermal Bridge Elimination
Complete structural steel thermal decoupling preventing condensation and thermal bypass to ISO 10211 (fRsi >= 0.75).
Airtightness & Vapor Control
Smart vapor-variable retarders, certified 50-year adhesive tapes and pre-planned penetration detailing to ISO 9972 (typical n50 = 0.35 h⁻¹).
Triple-Glazed Windows & Shading
Passive house certified frames with Uw <= 0.80 W/m²K, Ug = 0.50 argon glass, warm edge spacers and motorized Raffstores.
Roof Systems & Ground Perimeter
Insulated roof assemblies with 320 mm cross-laid rockwool, 11-hour thermal phase shift and slab perimeter XPS skirting.
MVHR Ventilation & Heat Pumps
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (>= 85% efficiency), F7 pollen filters, whisper-quiet operation and inverter heat pumps.
PHPP Modeling & Blower Door Testing
Independent verification: PHPP energy balancing, Eurocode structural calculation books and EN 13187 infrared thermography.
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Our in-house structural engineers and building physicists model wind loads, seismic coefficients and thermal junctions for your project footprint. Connect directly for technical consultations, DWG/IFC reviews or U-value calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential answers regarding steel construction, energy targets and project delivery.
Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) delivers ±0.5 mm CAD/CAM factory precision with zero warping, shrinkage or settlement over time. Applying 100-160 mm of continuous exterior insulation wraps the steel entirely within the conditioned thermal shell, eliminating thermal bridges (Psi <= 0.010 W/mK). Paired with smart vapor retarders and triple-glazing, annual space heating remains below 15 kWh/m²a and airtightness achieves n50 <= 0.60 h⁻¹.
SerVilla framing is manufactured from S350GD structural steel hot-dip galvanized with Z275 (275 g/m² zinc) to EN 10346. Enclosed within a dry, vapor-controlled wall cavity (relative humidity under 60%), annual zinc loss remains under 0.1 µm. The structural design lifespan comfortably exceeds 100 years without maintenance.
Light steel superstructures weigh approximately 80-120 kg/m²—roughly 90% lighter than reinforced concrete. Because earthquake inertial force is directly proportional to mass (F = m · a), seismic base shear is reduced by over 80%. High ductility (Eurocode 8 q = 2.5 - 3.5) dissipates seismic energy through screw-fastened shear walls. Wind and snow loads are calculated to Eurocode 1.
Acoustics follow the mass-spring-mass principle. The multi-layer composite wall integrates external render, cementitious sheathing, 140 mm cavity rockwool, a decoupled 50 mm service cavity with mineral wool and dual-layer acoustic drywall. This layered density spectrum dampens street noise by 56 dB, outperforming single-skin masonry.
In buildings sealed to n50 <= 0.60 h⁻¹, balanced Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is essential for indoor air quality and energy savings. Counterflow enthalpy exchangers recover 85-92% of heat from stale extract air, pre-warming incoming fresh air filtered through ISO ePM1 70% (F7) pollen filters 24 hours a day.
Ceilings are the most vulnerable plane due to thermal convection during fire and continuous gravitational loads. A double layer (2x 12.5 mm = 25 mm) provides certified REI 60-90 fire containment, prevents sagging, and ensures >56 dB airborne and impact sound absorption. Strict installation specification: Joint filler must be applied to all joints of the 1st layer before installing the 2nd layer, with boards staggered by at least 40-50 cm to completely eliminate joint crack risks and air leakages.
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