Schöck Novomur® and Novomur® light - The keystones to energy conservation

The connection point between the basement slab and outer walls is a danger area where thermal bridges can easily form. This not only puts at risk the possibility of meeting the ever-increasing targets set for thermal energy conservation, but also the risk of damage to property caused by mould formation. Schöck Novomur® attacks this problem right where it is vital, from the ground up.

This innovative product was developed with multi-family houses in mind; while Schöck Novomur® light is ideal for single-family houses or terraced houses. The thermal insulation element is built into the first course of brick/blockwork. More precisely it serves as the first course at the point where the basement ceiling forms the ground floor outer and inner walls, providing effective thermal insulation either at the first level, or as the penultimate level in the basement.

The Novomur® element is available in all regular wall thicknesses: 100 mm, 115 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm, 200 mm and 240 mm and comes in 750 mm standard lengths. The toothed structure of the elements ensure good bonding too - all of which means they can be laid with normal or thin-bed mortar. And the elements are non-absorbent, so any surface water accumulating on the slab in the primary building stage is not stored in the brick or blockwork.