Metaflex Tutorial about thermal breaks

When using a freezer door, you want it to work properly. This means, for example, no energy or cold will be lost. To prevent this thermal bridge a thermal break is applied. This saves you the unpleasant consequences such as wear-and-tear on the door rubbers and extends the life of your freezer door. But what exactly is a thermal break and how is it applied? In this tutorial we explain it to you!

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