Radicsol is the only complete wall-to-foundation system to be fully tested and certified

Certifications

Superior results in every condition

Thanks to rigorous testing and certifications obtained from prestigious institutions, Radicsol guarantees superior performance in terms of insulation, durability, and structural resistance.
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Radicsol has been evaluated through multiple studies carried out by recognised institutions such as the TBZ Building Physics Centre in Bolzano, the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics in Germany, and Marche Polytechnic University. Every aspect of the system has been assessed to guarantee excellent thermal insulation, optimal moisture management, and superior structural resistance. Our certifications provide assurance of durability, structural performance, and insulation for your building.

Durability

Long-term durability of the wall support on Radicsol

Extensive assessments carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics demonstrated that a wall supported on the innovative Radicsol system does not, even over time, reach hygrothermal conditions that would trigger wood decay. This means long-term structural durability can be relied upon in every condition.

Assessments carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics

1. Wall | 2. Floor | 3. Ground | 4. Groundwater table

Hygrothermal insulation

Studies on the linear thermal bridge and dew-point temperature

The special geometry of Radicsol, with insulated cross-members that reduce the contact surface with the foundation by more than 30%, limits downward heat loss. This improves the temperature at the wall support interface and reduces the risk of inward condensation.

TBZ test by Gunther Gantioler

The isotherm comparison between a traditional base beam and the Radicsol base beam shows how the insulated cross-members increase the temperature in the timber wall support zone.

Even without extending the insulation over the foundation, Radicsol delivers highly favourable Tsi-min and Ψ values, reducing the risk of internal mould growth and improving the building’s energy performance.

traditional base beam

radicsol base beam

1. Foundation | 2. Wall | 3. Traditional base beam | 4. Radicsol base beam

Structural resistance

Proven seismic safety

The structural resistance of the Radicsol system, featuring brackets integrated into the concrete pour and post-installed starter bars, was experimentally verified in its real wall-to-foundation configuration. Testing was carried out through an extensive campaign at the laboratories of the Department of Civil, Building and Architectural Engineering at Marche Polytechnic University.

Experimental verification by DICEA
Eng. Francesco Clementi

Steel-to-concrete connection

With flat brackets in accordance with UNI EN 14545, and with the same nailing pattern, failure occurs in the steel-to-concrete connection and is therefore brittle.

Steel-to-timber connection

With Radicsol brackets integrated into the concrete pour, and with the same nailing pattern, failure occurs in the timber-to-steel connection and is therefore ductile, with energy dissipation that is ideal under seismic loading.

Performance

Radicsol SRL - Partita Iva 02632110694 | Iscr.Uff.Reg. Chieti (CH) - REA: CH 403482 | Cap.soc.: € 30.000,00 i.v.