ᐅ Bricks T9/T10/T11/T12? Thermal Insulation vs. Soundproofing
Created on: 16 Apr 2015 12:45
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gosia_86
Hello everyone,
Our single-family house construction is starting in September.
We have already chosen a structural brick with a thickness of 36.5 cm (14.4 inches).
Now we need to decide which specific type of brick to use. The main question is about thermal insulation versus soundproofing. Of course, good insulation is important, but I’m concerned that the house might become very echoey with a T9 brick.
The second question is whether anyone has any calculations or data on how much heating cost can be saved with a better brick, or how much more you pay with a lower-quality brick?
I would be very grateful for any answers!
Thank you very much.
Margarete
Our single-family house construction is starting in September.
We have already chosen a structural brick with a thickness of 36.5 cm (14.4 inches).
Now we need to decide which specific type of brick to use. The main question is about thermal insulation versus soundproofing. Of course, good insulation is important, but I’m concerned that the house might become very echoey with a T9 brick.
The second question is whether anyone has any calculations or data on how much heating cost can be saved with a better brick, or how much more you pay with a lower-quality brick?
I would be very grateful for any answers!
Thank you very much.
Margarete
Like many nations, Germany aims for a certain degree of autonomy—both in food and energy. Unlike the USA, however, we unfortunately have very little oil.
The energy transition is therefore also strongly driven by political factors.
On the other hand, the government’s aggressive approach has made Germany a pioneer in many areas related to energy—something that can be promoted, as it supports livelihoods.
Ultimately—as already mentioned—I am confident that energy will be stored more effectively in the future, enabling a true circular economy.
By the way, the air in Germany is now significantly cleaner than it was 40 years ago. This is not just propaganda; you can feel it and sometimes see it.
The energy transition is therefore also strongly driven by political factors.
On the other hand, the government’s aggressive approach has made Germany a pioneer in many areas related to energy—something that can be promoted, as it supports livelihoods.
Ultimately—as already mentioned—I am confident that energy will be stored more effectively in the future, enabling a true circular economy.
By the way, the air in Germany is now significantly cleaner than it was 40 years ago. This is not just propaganda; you can feel it and sometimes see it.
There is nothing wrong with becoming a pioneer of innovation. However, even in this area, the Americans are far ahead of us, as seen with Tesla.
BMW is basically the only company that has seriously committed to e-mobility. Even there, though, they are holding back. People worldwide are eager to buy Teslas, while electric cars find little demand here.
The same unfortunately applies to energy storage. The large-scale battery factories are currently being built in the Nevada desert... by whom? By Tesla... which also happens to offer the most affordable storage solutions on the market.
Germany simply missed the trend for a long time. Now we are paying the price. Things work a bit differently in the US...
Where is the air in Germany significantly cleaner? I mean that seriously. I have not noticed it. Near forests, definitely yes. But in urban areas? Even as a child, I remember warnings about high ozone levels, and nowadays we have more and more cities issuing fine dust (particulate matter) alerts.
I am absolutely in favor of cleaner air and reducing exhaust emissions. For me, this also requires a global commitment—not the silo mentality we practice in Germany. Here, we are shutting down nuclear power plants, while in Belgium, France, Poland, etc., new ones are being built. Is their operation more environmentally friendly and safer? Certainly not. At the same time, we force drivers to switch to public transport due to particulate pollution but allow every homeowner to install a fireplace without filters. Does this make sense? There is clearly a lack of a coherent strategy here.
BMW is basically the only company that has seriously committed to e-mobility. Even there, though, they are holding back. People worldwide are eager to buy Teslas, while electric cars find little demand here.
The same unfortunately applies to energy storage. The large-scale battery factories are currently being built in the Nevada desert... by whom? By Tesla... which also happens to offer the most affordable storage solutions on the market.
Germany simply missed the trend for a long time. Now we are paying the price. Things work a bit differently in the US...
Where is the air in Germany significantly cleaner? I mean that seriously. I have not noticed it. Near forests, definitely yes. But in urban areas? Even as a child, I remember warnings about high ozone levels, and nowadays we have more and more cities issuing fine dust (particulate matter) alerts.
I am absolutely in favor of cleaner air and reducing exhaust emissions. For me, this also requires a global commitment—not the silo mentality we practice in Germany. Here, we are shutting down nuclear power plants, while in Belgium, France, Poland, etc., new ones are being built. Is their operation more environmentally friendly and safer? Certainly not. At the same time, we force drivers to switch to public transport due to particulate pollution but allow every homeowner to install a fireplace without filters. Does this make sense? There is clearly a lack of a coherent strategy here.