Building element for providing thermal insulation between a building part and a projecting exterior part

Abstract

Presented is a building element (1) for providing thermal insulation between a building part (2) and a projecting exterior part (3). The building element (1) comprises an elongated insulating body (4) having a first side (5) intended to abut the building part (2) and a second side (6) intended to abut the projecting exterior part (3), a top rail structure (7), a bottom rail structure (8), and compression distribution elements (9) comprising lost molds (10) and compression-resistant material (11) cast in the lost molds (10), wherein the compression distribution elements (9) are configured to transfer compression forces between the building part (2) and the projecting exterior part (3). The building element comprises a compression distribution element holding rail (12) at which the compression distribution elements (9) are provided.

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to a building element for providing thermal insulation between a building part and a projecting exterior part such as a balcony slab, wherein the building element comprising an elongated insulating body having a first side intended to abut the building part and a second side intended to abut the projecting exterior part a top rail structure, a bottom rail structure, and compression distribution elements comprising lost molds and compression-resistant material cast in the lost molds, wherein the compression distribution elements are configured to transfer compression forces between the building part and the projecting exterior part, as defined in the preamble of independent claim 1.Objective of the invention

[0002] The object of the invention is to provide a building element for providing thermal insulation between a building part and a projecting exterior part such as a balcony slab that allows for easy providing the building element with compression distribution elements for transferring compression forces between the building part and the projecting exterior part.Short description of the invention

[0003] The building element of the invention is characterized by the definitions of independent claim 1.

[0004] Preferred embodiments of the building element are defined in the dependent claims.List of figures

[0005] In the following the invention will described in more detail by referring to the figures, which Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the building element, Figure 2 shows in cross section the first embodiment of the building element in a state, where the building element is mounted between a building part and a projecting exterior part, Figure 3 shows the building element illustrated in figure 1 exploded view, Figure 4 shows a second embodiment of the building element, Figure 5 shows the building element shown in figure 4 in exploded view, Figure 6 shows a third embodiment of the building element, Figure 7 shows the building element illustrated in figure 6 in exploded view, Figure 8 shows a compression distribution element holding rail attached to bottom rail structure and bars in the form of shear bars attached to the compression distribution element holding rail by means of external clips, Figure 9 shows that what is shown in figure 8 in a state where the bars in the form of shear bars are detached from the compression distribution element holding rail, Figure 10 shows what is shown in figure 8 in a state where the bars in the form of shear bars are detached from the compression distribution element holding rail and where the compression-resistant material is separated from the lost molds and where the insulation blocks are removed from the spaces, Figure 11 shows compression distribution element holding rail sections separated from bottom rail structure, Figure 12 shows a compression distribution holding rail section, Figure 13 shows compression distribution element holding rail sections having high lost molds attached to a bottom rail structure, Figure 14 shows what is illustrated in figure 3 in a state where the compression distribution element holding rail sections are detached from the bottom rail structure, Figure 15 shows an external clip in locking state, Figure 16 shows an external clip in a receiving state, Figure 17 shows an external clip in a locking state, Figure 18 shows an external clip in a locking state when a bar is received by the separate clip, Figure 19 show an alternative embodiment of the top rail structure or of the bottom rail structure, Figure 20 shows a fourth embodiment of the building element, Figure 21 shows the fourth embodiment of the building element illustrated in figure 20 as seen from one side, Figure 22 shows the fourth embodiment of the building element illustrated in figure 20 in exploded view, and Figure 23 shows the fourth embodiment of the building element illustrated in figure 20 in exploded view. Detailed description of the invention

[0006] Next the building element 1 for providing thermal insulation between a building part 2 and a projecting exterior part 3 such as a balcony slab and some embodiments and variants of the building element 1 will be presented in greater detail.

[0007] The building element 1 comprising an elongated insulating body 4 having a first side 5 intended to abut, preferably partly abut, the building part 2 and a second side 6 intended to abut, preferably partly abut, the projecting exterior part 3.

[0008] The elongated insulating body 4 is preferably, but not necessarily, made of solid thermal insulation material, wherein the solid thermal insulation material that the elongated insulating body 4 being made of forming the outer surface (not marked with a reference numeral) of the elongated insulating body 4. In such case, by the first side 5 of the elongated insulating body 4 and the second side 5 of the elongated insulating body 4 are preferably, but not necessarily, parts of the outer surface of the elongated insulating body 4.

[0009] The building element 1 comprising a top rail structure 7 that can cover an upper side of the elongated insulating body 4 and that can form at least a part of an upper surface (not marked with a reference numeral) of the building element 1. If the elongated insulating body 4 is made of solid thermal insulation material so that the solid thermal insulation material that the elongated insulating body 4 being made of forming the outer surface of the elongated insulating body 4, the upper side of the elongated insulating body 4 is preferably, but not necessarily, a part of the outer surface of the elongated insulating body 4. The top rail structure 7 can for example have a U- or a trapezoid shaped cross-section.

[0010] The building element 1 comprising a bottom rail structure 8 that can cover a lower side of the elongated insulating body 4 and that can form at least a part of an upper surface (not marked with a reference numeral) of the building element 1. If the elongated insulating body 4 is made of solid thermal insulation material so that the solid thermal insulation material that the elongated insulating body 4 being made of forming the outer surface of the elongated insulating body 4, the lower side of the elongated insulating body 4 is preferably, but not necessarily, a part of the outer surface of the elongated insulating body 4. The bottom rail structure 8 can for example have a U- or a trapezoid shaped cross-section.

[0011] It is possible that at least one of the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 have a first web structure 37 and two first flanges 38 projecting from the first web structure 37, as illustrated in figure 19. The first web structure 37 and the two first flanges 38 limits a first open channel 39. The elongated insulating body 4 is partly arranged in the first open channel 39. One of the two first flanges 38 covers partly the first side 5 of the elongated insulating body 4. The other of the two first flanges 38 covers partly the second side 6 of the elongated insulating body 4.

[0012] The building element 1 comprising compression distribution elements 9 comprising lost molds 10 and compression-resistant material 11 such as concrete, for example fiber reinforced ultra-high performance concrete or mortar, cast in the lost molds 10, wherein the compression distribution elements 9 are configured to transfer compression forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0013] The building element 1 comprising a compression distribution element holding rail 12 at which the compression distribution elements 9 are provided.

[0014] The building element 1 has preferably, but not necessarily, an elongated form with opposite ends. The compression distribution element holding rail 12 extends preferably, but not necessarily, from one opposite end to the other opposite end of the building element 1.

[0015] The building element 1 can comprise several compression distribution element holding rails 12.

[0016] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 allows for easy providing the building element 1 with compression distribution elements 9 for transferring compression forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0017] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 allows for example for easy providing of the building element 1 with compression distribution elements 9 for transferring compression forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3 so that the compression distribution element holding rail 12 is provided between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8.

[0018] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 allows for example for easy providing of the building element 1 with compression distribution elements 9 for transferring compression forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3 so that the compression distribution element holding rail 12 is attached to the bottom rail structure 8.

[0019] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be in the form of a separate part which is formed unintegrally from the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8.

[0020] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be in the form of a separate part which is formed non-integrally with the top rail structure 7 and with the bottom rail structure 8.

[0021] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 is preferably, but not necessarily, formed as a part separate from the top rail structure 7 and separate from the bottom rail structure 8.

[0022] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can comprise compression distribution element holding rail sections 13. Forming the compression distribution element holding rail 12 of compression distribution element holding rail sections 13 makes it easier to make building elements 1 of different lengths by using in the building element a number of compression distribution element holding rail sections 13 having a standardized length to provide a compression distribution element holding rail 12 having a desired length.

[0023] The number of compression distribution elements 9 in a compression distribution element holding rail section 13 can for example be 2 to 6, preferably 3 to 5, such as 4.

[0024] Adjacent compression distribution element holding rail sections 13 can be connected end to end with first connection means 14 to each other to form the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0025] At least some of the first connection means 14 can be integrally formed with the compression distribution element holding rail sections 13. The first connection means 14 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided at one compression distribution element holding rail section 13 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at another compression distribution element holding rail section 13.

[0026] At least some of the first connection means 14 can be external fastening means (not illustrated in the figures).

[0027] The length of the top rail structure 7 and of the bottom rail structure 8 to length of the compression distribution element holding rail sections 13 can be one of 1 to 2, 1 to 3, 1 to 4, 1 to 5, and 1 to 6.

[0028] At least some of the lost molds 10 can be integrally formed with the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0029] At least some of the lost molds 10 can be fastened to the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0030] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be made of polymer.

[0031] Spaces 15 can be formed between adjacent compression distribution elements 9 in the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and insulating blocks 16 can be provided in the spaces 15. The insulating blocks 16 are preferably, but not necessarily, at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silicate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0032] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be attached to the top rail structure 7 by means of first rail fastening means 26 so that between the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and top rail structure 7 a top insulation space 26 is formed and so that the top insulation space 26 is partly limited by the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and partly limited by the top rail structure 7, wherein a top insulation 28 is provided in the top insulation space 26.

[0033] The top insulation 28 is preferably, but not necessarily, at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool. The top insulation 28 is more preferably made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0034] At least some of the first rail fastening means 26 can be integrated co-operating fastening means provided at the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and at the top rail structure 7. The first rail fastening means 26 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided at one of the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and the top rail structure 7 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at the other of the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and the top rail structure 7.

[0035] At least some of the first rail fastening means 26 can be separate fastening means (not illustrated) .

[0036] The insulating body of the building element 1 can comprise a first insulating body part 29 that can adjoin the top rail structure 7 and a second insulating body part 30 that can adjoin the top rail structure 7, and the compression distribution element holding rail 12 can, as in the third embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 6 and 7, or if the building element comprises compression distribution element holding rails 12, one compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be arranged between the first insulating body part 29 and the second insulating body part 30 so that the compression distribution element holding rail 12 being spaced apart from top rail structure 7 and from the bottom rail structure 8.

[0037] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can, as in the first embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 3 and as in the second embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 4 and 5, and as in the fourth embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 20 to 23, or if the building element comprises compression distribution element holding rails 12, one compression distribution element holding rail 12 can be attached to the bottom rail structure 8 by means of second rail fastening means 33 so that between the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and bottom rail structure 8 a bottom insulation space 31 is formed, that the bottom insulation space 31 is partly limited by the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and partly limited by the bottom rail structure 8, wherein a bottom insulation 32 is provided in the bottom insulation space 31. In the first embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 3, in the second embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 4 and 5, and in the fourth embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 20 to 23, the compression distribution element holding rail 12 that is attached to the bottom rail structure 8 is between the bottom insulation 32 provided in the bottom insulation space 31 and the elongated insulating body 4. In the first embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3, in the second embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 4 and 5, and in the fourth embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 20 to 23, the compression distribution element holding rail 12 that is attached to the bottom rail structure 8 is in direct contact with both the bottom insulation 32 provided in the bottom insulation space 31 and the elongated insulating body 4.

[0038] The bottom insulation 32 is preferably, but not necessarily, at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool. The bottom insulation 32 is more preferably made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0039] The second rail fastening means 33 can be integrated co-operating fastening means provided at the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and at the bottom rail structure 8. The second rail fastening means 33 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided at one of the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and the bottom rail structure 8 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at the other of the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and the bottom rail structure 8.

[0040] The building element 1 can comprise bars 17 extending through the elongated insulating body 4 and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3. The bars 17 can be ribbed or smooth.

[0041] At least some of the bars 17 can be connected to the compression distribution element holding rail 12, as in the first embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 3.

[0042] At least some of the bars 17 can be connected to the compression distribution element holding rail 12 by means of external clips 18, as in the first embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 3.

[0043] The external clips 18 can comprise snap fit means 46 for connecting the external clips 18 to the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0044] The external clips 18 can, as illustrated in figures 15 to 18, comprise two parallel sections 19 attached to the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and a connecting section 20 that connects the two parallel sections 19 so that the bar 9 is pressed between the connecting section 20 and the two parallel sections 19.

[0045] The connecting section 20 of the external clips 18 can function as a living hinge connecting the two parallel sections 19 together so that the external clip 18 can, as illustrated in figure 16, be brought into a receiving state where the two parallel sections 19 are spaced apart from each other and where the bar 9 can be brough between the two parallel sections 19 into contact with the connecting section 20, and into a locking state where the two parallel sections 19 are in contact with each other and where the bar 9 is pressed between the connecting section 20 and the two parallel sections 19, as illustrated for example in figure 18.

[0046] The two parallel sections 19 can be provided with snap retainers 21 for connecting the two parallel sections 19 together in the locking state.

[0047] The connecting section 20 can form in the external clip 18 together with the two parallel section 19 a channel 22 that has partly a semi-tubular configuration, and that extend in an angle with respect to the layer 15 of compression modules 13.

[0048] The external clips 18 can be made of polymer.

[0049] It is also possible that at least some of the bars 17 are connected to the compression distribution element holding rail 12 by means of fastening means integrally formed with the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0050] The compression distribution element holding rail 12 can comprise two parallel flanges 40.

[0051] The two parallel flanges 40 can be connected by a web (not illustrated).

[0052] If the compression distribution element holding rail 12 is provided with integrated compression distribution elements 9 comprising lost molds 10, the lost molds 10 extends preferably, but not necessarily, in parallel between the two parallel flanges 40 and beyond the two parallel flanges 40.

[0053] The lost molds 10 comprises preferably, but not necessarily, a surrounding lateral wall 41 and a bottom (not illustrated).

[0054] The lost molds 10 are preferably, but not necessarily, made of polymer. The lost molds 10 can consist of polymer so that the compression distribution elements 9 consist of compression-resistant material 11, such as concrete, for example fiber reinforced ultra-high performance concrete or mortar, cast in the lost molds 10, and the polymer of the lost molds 10.

[0055] The height of the surrounding lateral wall 41 of the lost molds 10 can, as for example illustrated in figures 11 and 12, be the same as the height of the two parallel flanges 40.

[0056] It is also possible that the height of the surrounding lateral wall 41 of the lost molds 10 is more than twice the height of the two parallel flanges 40, as illustrated in figures 13 and 14. This allows to cast and to make the compression distribution elements 9 higher and to make the compression distribution elements 9 higher capable of transferring shear force between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3. This can make the provision of bars 17 in the form of shear bars extending through the elongated insulating body 4 unnecessarily, if the building element 1 shall be capable of transferring shear force between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0057] If the building element 1 comprises bars 17 extending through the building element 1 or through the elongated insulating body 4 of the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3, at least some of the bars 17 can, as in the first embodiments of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 7, be connected to a bar holder rail 23 that extends in the direction of the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8. The bar holder rail 23 is preferably, but not necessarily, in the form of a part separate from the compression distribution element holding rail 12 and from the top rail structure 7 and from the bottom rail structure 8 .

[0058] The building element 1 has preferably, but not necessarily, an elongated form with opposite ends. The bar holder rail 23 extends preferably, but not necessarily, from one opposite end to the other opposite end of the building element 1.

[0059] The building element 1 can comprise several bar holder rails 23.

[0060] The bar holder rail(s) 23 allows for example for easy providing of the building element 1 with bars 17 at various places in the building element 1 for transferring forces such as tension or shear forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0061] The bar holder rail 23 can comprise bar rail holder sections 24.. In such case, the bar rail holder sections 24 form together the bar holder rail 23. Forming the bar holder rail 23 of bar rail holder sections 24 makes it easier to make building elements 1 of different lengths by using in the building element a number of bar rail holder sections 24 having a standardized length to provide a bar holder rail 23 having a desired length.

[0062] Adjacent bar rail holder sections 24 can be connected end to end with second connection means 25 to each other to form the bar holder rail 23.

[0063] At least some of the second connection means 25 can be integrally formed with the bar rail holder sections 24. The second connection means 25 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided some bar rail holder sections 24 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at other bar rail holder sections 24.

[0064] At least some of the second connection means 25 can be external fastening means (not illustrated in the figures).

[0065] The length of the top rail structure 7 and of the bottom rail structure 8 to length of the bar rail holder sections 24 is preferably, but not necessarily, one of 1 to 2, 1 to 3, 1 to 4, 1 to 5, and 1 to 6.

[0066] The bar holder rail 23 can be in the form of a separate part which is formed unintegrally from the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 and the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0067] The bar holder rail 23 can be in the form of a separate part which is formed non-integrally with the top rail structure 7 and with the bottom rail structure 8 and with the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0068] The bar holder rail 23 can be in the form of a part separate from the top rail structure 7 and from the bottom rail structure 8 and from the compression distribution element holding rail 12.

[0069] It is possible that the bar holder rail 23 can, or if the building element 1 comprises several bar holder rails 23, one bar holder rail 23 can, be attached to the top rail structure 7 by means of first rail fastening means 26 so that between the bar holder rail 23 and top rail structure 7 a top insulation space 27 is formed that is partly limited by the bar holder rail 23 and that is partly limited by the top rail structure 7, and that top insulation 28 is provided in the top insulation space 26. In the first embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 1 to 3, in the second embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 4 and 5, and in the fourth embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 20 to 23, the bar holder rail 23 that is attached to the top rail structure 7 is between the top insulation 28 provided in the top insulation space 26 and the elongated insulating body 4. In the first embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3, in the second embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 4 and 5, and in the fourth embodiment of the building element 1 illustrated in figures 20 to 23, the bar holder rail 23 that is attached to the top rail structure 7 is in direct contact with both the top insulation 28 provided in the top insulation space 26 and the elongated insulating body 4.

[0070] The top insulation 28 can be at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool. The top insulation 28 is more preferably made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0071] At least some of the first rail fastening means 26 can be integrated co-operating fastening means provided at the bar holder rail 23 and at the top rail structure 7. The first rail fastening means 26 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided at one of the bar holder rail 23 and the top rail structure 7 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at the other of the bar holder rail 23 and the top rail structure 7.

[0072] At least some of the first rail fastening means 26 can be separate fastening means provided at the bar holder rail 23 and at the top rail structure 7.

[0073] The bar holder rail 23 can be made of polymer.

[0074] If the building element 1 comprises bars 17 extending through the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3, at least some of the bars being tension bars, which extend transversely through the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer tension forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0075] If the building element 1 comprises bars 17 extending through the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3, at least some of the bars being shear bars, which extend diagonally through the insulating body of the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer shear forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3.

[0076] If the building element 1 comprises bars 17 extending through the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3, at least one end of at least one bar can be provided with a head 43, as illustrated in figures 8 and 9.

[0077] The insulating body of the building element 1 can comprise a first insulating body part 29 that can adjoin the top rail structure 7 and a second insulating body part 30 that can adjoin the top rail structure 7, and the bar holder rail 23, or if the building element comprises several bar holder rails 23, one bar holder rail 23 can be arranged between the first insulating body part 29 and the second insulating body part 30 so that the bar holder rail 23 being spaced apart from top rail structure 7 and from the bottom rail structure 8.

[0078] The bar holder rail 23 can , or if the building element comprises several bar holder rails 23, one bar holder rail 23 can be attached to the bottom rail structure 8 by means of second rail fastening means 33 so that between the bar holder rail 23 and bottom rail structure 8 a bottom insulation space 31 is formed that is partly limited by the bar holder rail 23 and that is partly limited by the bottom rail structure 8, and a bottom insulation 32 can be provided in the bottom insulation space 31.

[0079] The bottom insulation 32 can at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool. The bottom insulation 32 is more preferably made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0080] The second rail fastening means 33 can be integrated co-operating fastening means provided at the bar holder rail 23 and at the bottom rail structure 8. The second rail fastening means 33 can for example comprise a male snap-fit edge 41 provided at one of the bar holder rail 23 and the bottom rail structure 8 and a co-operating female snap-fit edge 42 provided at the other of bar holder rail 23 and the bottom rail structure 8.

[0081] The second rail fastening means 33 can also be external fastening means (not illustrated).

[0082] The bar holder rail 23 can comprise two parallel flanges 40.

[0083] At least one of the parallel flanges 40 can be provided with slits 46 to allow passage of bars 17 through the flanges 40.

[0084] The two parallel flanges 40 can be connected by a web 41.

[0085] The elongated insulating body 4 can at least partly made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool. The elongated insulating body 4 is more preferably made of expanded or extruded polystyrene, foamglass, silcate, mineral foam or mineral wool.

[0086] The top rail structure 7 can at least partly made of polymer. The top rail structure 7 is more preferably made of polymer.

[0087] The bottom rail structure 8 can at least partly made of polymer. The bottom rail structure 8 is more preferably made of polymer.

[0088] The length of top rail structure 7 is preferably, but not necessarily, the same as the length of bottom rail structure 8.

[0089] The length of the bottom rail structure 8 and of the top rail structure 7 is preferably, but not necessarily, the same as the length of elongated insulating body 4.

[0090] Tension bands 34 can be provided and configured to force the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 towards each other so that the elongated insulating body 4 and the compression distribution element holding rail(s) 12 and the possible bar holder rail(s) 23 are pressed between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 and the tension bands 34.

[0091] The tension bands 34 unifies the top rail structure 7, the bottom rail structure 8 and the elongated insulation body 4 and the compression distribution element holding rail(s) 12 and the possible bar holder rail(s) 23 together so that the top rail structure 7, the bottom rail structure 8 and the elongated insulation body 4 and the compression distribution element holding rail(s) 12 and the possible bar holder rail(s) 23 are connected with each other and acting as one system.

[0092] The tension bands 34 are preferably, but not necessarily, inflexible. The tension bands 34 can for example be tension straps provided with apertures, zip ties, cable ties, or the like which are preferably, but not necessarily, made of polymer. The length of the tension bands 34 are preferably, but not necessarily, adjustable and / or selectable so that the elongated insulating body 4 can be properly pressed between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 and the tension bands 34.

[0093] The tension bands 34 can circumvent the top rail structure 7, the bottom rail structure 8 and the elongated insulation body 4 or be arranged between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8.

[0094] It is also possible that tension bands 34 are connected between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 at the first side 5 of the elongated insulation body 4 and that tension bands 34 are connected between the top rail structure 7 and the bottom rail structure 8 at the second side 6 of the elongated insulation body 4. In such case, the top rail structure 7 can comprise first hooks 35, first loops or the like integrally provided with an outer surface of the top rail structure 7 and the tension bands 34 can be connected to the first hooks 35, first loops or the like. In such case, the bottom rail structure 8 can comprise second hooks 36, second loops or the like integrally provided with an outer surface of the bottom rail structure 8 and the tension bands 34 can be connected to the second hooks 36, second loops or the like.

[0095] It is also possible that tension bands 34 are at the first side 5 of the elongated insulation body 4 connected between a bar holder rail 23 or a compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the top rail structure 7 and a bar holder rail 23 or a compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the bottom rail structure 8 and that tension bands 34 are at the second side 6 of the elongated insulation body 4 connected between a bar holder rail 23 or a compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the top rail structure 7 and a bar holder rail 23 or a compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the bottom rail structure 8.In such case the bar holder rail 23 or the compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the top rail structure 7 can comprise first hooks 35, first loops or the like integrally provided at the bar holder rail 23 or at the compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the top rail structure 7 so that the tension bands 34 are connected to the first hooks 35, first loops or the like.

[0096] In such case the bar holder rail 23 or the compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the bottom rail structure 8 can comprise second hooks 36, second loops or the like integrally provided at the bar holder rail 23 or at the compression distribution element holding rail 12 attached to the bottom rail structure 8 so that the tension bands 34 are connected to the second hooks 36, second loops or the like.

[0097] The elongated insulating body 4 can comprise several separate insulating parts 44 assembled together to form said elongated insulating body 4. At least two of said several separate insulating parts 44 can be assembled together without using adhesive or the like. At least two elongated separate insulating parts 44 can separated by an inclined division plane 45.

[0098] If the building element 1 comprises shear bars extending through the building element 1 and which are configured to transfer shear forces between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3, the shear bars can extend diagonally through the elongated insulating body 4 between separate insulating parts 44.

[0099] If the building element 1 comprises bars 17 in the form of shear bars configured to transfer shear force between the building part 2 and the projecting exterior part 3 and if the elongated insulation body 4 is in one-piece form as the third embodiment of the building element shown in figures 20 to 23, the shear bars can extend diagonally through the elongated insulating body 4 in cuts 47 provided in the elongated insulating body 4.

[0100] It is apparent to a person skilled in the art that as technology advanced, the basic idea of the invention can be implemented in various ways. The invention and its embodiments are therefore not restricted to the above examples, but they may vary within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. Building element (1) for providing thermal insulation between a building part (2) and a projecting exterior part (3) such as a balcony slab, wherein the building element (1) comprising an elongated insulating body (4) having a first side (5) intended to abut the building part (2) and a second side (6) intended to abut the projecting exterior part (3), a top rail structure (7) that that forms at least a part of an upper surface of the building element (1), a bottom rail structure (8) that that forms at least a part of a lower surface of the building element (1), and compression distribution elements (9) comprising lost molds (10) and compression-resistant material (11) cast in the lost molds (10), wherein the compression distribution elements (9) are configured to transfer compression forces between the building part (2) and the projecting exterior part (3), characterized by a compression distribution element holding rail (12) at which the compression distribution elements (9) are provided.

2. The building element (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the compression distribution element holding rail (12) is formed as a part separate from the top rail structure (7) and separate from the bottom rail structure (8).

3. The building element (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the compression distribution element holding rail (12) comprising compression distribution element holding rail sections (13).

4. The building element (1) according to claim 3, characterized by adjacent compression distribution element holding rail sections (13) being connected end to end with first connection means (14) to each other to form the compression distribution element holding rail sections (13).

5. The building element (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by the length of the top rail structure (7) and the bottom rail structure (8) to length of the compression distribution element holding rail sections (13) being one of 1 to 2, 1 to 3, 1 to 4, 1 to 5, and 1 to 6.

6. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 5, characterized by at least some of the lost molds (10) being integrally formed with the compression distribution element holding rail (12).

7. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 6, characterized by spaces (15) between adjacent compression distribution elements (9) in the compression distribution element holding rail (12), and by insulating blocks (16) provided in the spaces (15).

8. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 7, characterized by the insulating body of the building element (1) comprising a first insulating body part (29) and a second insulating body part (30), and by the compression distribution element holding rail (12) being arranged between the first insulating body part (29) and the second insulating body part (30) so that the compression distribution element holding rail (12) being spaced apart from top rail structure (7) and from the bottom rail structure (8).

9. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 8, characterized by the compression distribution element holding rail (12) being attached to the bottom rail structure (8) by means of second rail fastening means (33) so that between the compression distribution element holding rail (12) and bottom rail structure (8) a bottom insulation space (31) is formed, by the bottom insulation space (31) is partly limited by the compression distribution element holding rail (12) and partly limited by the bottom rail structure (8), and by a bottom insulation (32) in the bottom insulation space (31).

10. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 9, characterized by bars (17) extending through the building element (1) and which are configured to transfer forces between the building part (2) and the projecting exterior part (3).

11. The building element (1) according to claim 10, characterized by at least some of the bars (17) being connected to the compression distribution element holding rail (12).

12. The building element (1) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by at least some of the bars (17) being connected to the compression distribution element holding rail (12) by means of external clips (18).

13. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 10 to 12, characterized by at least some of the bars (17) being connected to a bar holder rail (23) that extends in the direction of the top rail structure (7) and the bottom rail structure (8), wherein the bar holder rail (23) is in the form as a part separate from the top rail structure (7) and from the bottom rail structure (8), and from the compression distribution element holding rail (12).

14. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 10 to 13, characterized by at least some of the bars (17) being tension bars, which extend diagonally through the building element (1) and which are configured to transfer tension forces between the building part (2) and the projecting exterior part (3).

15. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 10 to 14, characterized by at least some of the bars (17) being shear bars, which extend diagonally through the insulating body of the building element (1) and which are configured to transfer shear forces between the building part (2) and the projecting exterior part (3).

16. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 15, characterized by tension bands (34) configured to force the top rail structure (7) and the bottom rail structure (8) towards each other so that the elongated insulating body (4) is pressed between the top rail structure (7) and the bottom rail structure (8) and the tension bands (34).

17. The building element (1) according to any of the claims 1 to 16, characterized by the elongated insulating body (4) being made of solid thermal insulation material, and by the solid thermal insulation material the elongated insulating body (4) being made of forming the outer surface of the elongated insulating body (4).

18. The building element (1) according to claim 17, characterized by the first side (5) of the elongated insulating body (4) and the second side (5) of the elongated insulating body (4) being parts of the outer surface of the elongated insulating body (4).

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