TermoDeck
TermoDeck is an award-winning heating, cooling and ventilating system, which draws on the thermal mass properties of concrete within the structure of a building to provide energy-efficient heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation. It helps our customers to meet demanding environmental legislation to create sustainable buildings that offer high levels of comfort to occupants.
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About TermoDeck
TermoDeck is a fan-assisted heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation system. It uses the high thermal mass of structural, hollowcore concrete slabs to warm or cool fresh air before it is distributed into the room spaces of the building. The system helps to maintain comfortable and stable temperatures within a building over the course of a day.
The exposed concrete releases heat to, or absorbs heat from, the air passing through it. As a result, by the time the air enters the room it is the ideal temperature for occupant satisfaction.
Studies by independent cost consultants, Gardiner & Theobald have shown that TermoDeck offers reduced capital and life cycle costs compared with alternative methods for the same project outline. The report also highlights that, over 25 years, the efficiency of the TermoDeck method delivers lower life cycle cost than a comparable, naturally ventilated scheme.
Thermal mass
Concrete’s high thermal mass enables it to store and retain heat, and then slowly release it in response to changing ambient temperatures. It helps to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Harnessing the thermal mass of concrete in buildings reduces the need for air conditioning to aid cooling in the summer. It does this by absorbing heat during the day and slowly releasing it at night when temperatures are cooler. In the winter, heat is absorbed by concrete from activities in the building and from the sun during the day; it is gradually released at night to help keep constant, comfortable temperatures and minimise the need for additional heating. The net effect of using concrete’s high thermal mass is a large saving in energy needed to heat and cool, significantly reducing the carbon footprint over the life of the building.
