What is a climate shell?
The building envelope is a composite system consisting of layers and materials that naturally belong in the walls, floors, and roof of a building. Typical examples of components included in a building envelope are vapor barriers, wind protection, sealing tapes for windows and doors, and collars, among others. Together, these products form a protective layer in the building's structure
The main purpose of the building envelope, in conjunction with insulation and ventilation systems, is to:
From the inside:
• Prevent heat and energy losses
• Prevent moisture from penetrating the structure
When the products included in a building envelope are assembled and interact optimally, there are great opportunities to influence the following factors:
Reduced energy consumption
• More resource-efficient building
• Reduced costs
More comfortable indoor climate
• More comfortable temperature in summer and winter
• Better air
Protected construction
• Reduced risk of unwanted (and often invisible) damage in the construction
• Provides a building that lasts better over time
Navigate through the different parts of the climate shell
At TECCA, we call our comprehensive offering in building envelopes TESHELL®. To simplify, we have also divided the building envelope into roof, wall, floor, and foundation. If you want to further increase your understanding of building envelope solutions and systems based on the house's construction, we recommend that you go in and explore our 3D house.
