Beyond concrete, Schöck supports the rise of hybrid constructions, using wood and steel. 

With decades of expertise in the treatment of structural thermal bridges, Schöck responds to this evolution with proven solutions for concrete-wood, concrete-steel or steel-steel connections, as well as comprehensive technical support for project owners.

Schöck's expertise at the service of hybrid constructions

Long recognized as a specialist in thermal break systems for concrete structures, Schöck is now showcasing the breadth of its expertise in hybrid construction. This development is a natural progression in the market, characterized by the increasing use of wood and the proliferation of hybrid projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of buildings through the use of diverse materials.

These construction systems leverage the inherent qualities of each material: the lightness and carbon storage of wood, the inertia and robustness of concrete, or the structural elegance of steel. The treatment of connections then becomes a crucial factor in ensuring the continuity of the building's thermal and structural performance.

Its expertise in construction connections allows Schöck to provide relevant solutions to the design and implementation challenges of these types of structures, while contributing to achieving the objectives set by the RE2020. Schöck also provides Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its main references to facilitate environmental assessment processes for buildings and to provide designers with the data necessary for their carbon impact calculations.

For Michaël Grandzinski, Western Affairs Manager: « Concrete is at the heart of our history and remains a core competency for Schöck. However, market developments now lead us to work with a wide variety of configurations combining wood, concrete, and steel. Our ambition is to provide professionals with high-performance assembly systems that allow them to confidently design hybrid structures, maintaining the same high level of technical expertise that has built our reputation. »

Proven solutions for permanently bonding materials

Within its Isokorb range^®Schöck offers products specifically designed for numerous configurations encountered in hybrid constructions. While versions dedicated to concrete-to-concrete connections are widely known on the market, other products are specifically designed for multi-material assemblies.

Thus, the Schöck Isokorb breakers^® XT/T SK and SQ ensure the treatment of the connections between wood elements and concrete structure, while the Schöck Isokorb^® TS is more specifically designed for steel-to-steel connections. These solutions make it possible to create cantilevered balconies, exterior walkways, canopies or canopies, while effectively limiting energy losses at the junctions.

In addition, Schöck also offers its Tronsole range^®, dedicated to the acoustic insulation of stairs and vertical circulation: a particularly relevant solution in timber or hybrid buildings where acoustic comfort is an essential issue for occupants.

Already implemented at the heart of numerous projects combining wood, concrete and steel, Schöck solutions demonstrate their full relevance in programs ranging from residential to commercial, including educational establishments facing high demands for energy performance, comfort and sustainability.

Much more than a manufacturer: a technical partner at every stage

Beyond its range of products and construction systems, Schöck supports project owners, architects, engineering firms, and companies from the earliest design phases. Technical teams are involved in studying construction details, proposing solutions best suited to the project's requirements, and optimizing the thermal, acoustic, structural, and carbon performance of the buildings.

Technical documentation, schematic diagrams, examples of connections from existing projects, sizing tools, BIM models, and engineering expertise complete this support. Designers thus have numerous resources at their disposal to effectively integrate Schöck solutions from the initial project planning stages.

Even better, when configurations deviate from standard cases, Schöck's engineering teams can also conduct specific studies and develop customized technical solutions. This support continues right up to the start of construction to ensure the flawless implementation of the chosen systems.

With this comprehensive approach, Schöck demonstrates that its long-standing expertise in thermal bridge treatment now extends to all structural connections in timber, steel, and hybrid buildings. Schöck thus provides construction professionals with concrete solutions for designing and building the structures of tomorrow.