Vertical cross sections of different possible constructions for loggias
and roof terraces.
a) tile covering on punctual beddings b) tile covering laid in grit c)
covering made of hardwood planks
(1) interior plaster
(2) reinforced concrete slab built as sloping concrete
(3) separation layer
(4) vapour barrier
(5) footstep sound insulation
(6) vacuum insulation panel
(7) sealing layer (when using VIS elements,only a sealing of the
joints may be necessary)
(8) tile covering
(9) tile beddings
(10) grit
(11) hardwood planks screwed on lathing


Vertical cross section of a) a connection of the terrace construction
to a door for a conventional insulated system and b) a comparable
vacuum insulated terrace
construction with significant lower construction height. (1) interior plaster
(2) reinforced concrete slab
(3) additional layer of sloping concrete
(4) separation layer
(5) vapour barrier
(6) footstep sound insulation
(7) vacuum insulation panel
(8) tile bedding
(9) tile covering
(10) conventional thermal insulation
(11) vapour pressure equalizing layer
(12) sealing layer
(13) insulation strip at the margin for the prevention of sound
bridges (14) corner wedge of thermal insulation
(15) elastic footing
(16) grating