How this node works
The R.C. ring beam, far more conductive than the block, is masonry’s typical thermal bridge: on the outside it is faced with an insulating block or strip to restore the continuity of the envelope.
Key points
- Porous block
- R.C. ring beam
- Bearing floor
- External insulating strip (thermal break)
- Continuous external plaster
- Corrected thermal bridge
Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.