Articles & Papers

Dive into our extensive collection of articles and papers, offering in-depth insights into continuous insulation and building enclosure systems, alongside industry trends, and best practices.

Proven Performance: 4 Essential ASTM Tests that Validate GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Systems

Proven Performance: 4 Essential ASTM Tests that Validate GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Systems

Every building material decision impacts the structural performance of the building envelope. When untested or inadequately validated materials fail, the consequences extend far beyond repairs: they compromise the structural integrity of the building and accelerate deterioration that shortens a building’s serviceable lifetime.

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What is a Building Enclosure? How SMARTci Outperforms Legacy Systems

What is a Building Enclosure? How SMARTci Outperforms Legacy Systems

Commercial buildings account for considerable energy use, making them prime candidates for innovative efficiency solutions through building enclosure system improvements.

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Rainscreen Wall Systems: 6 Essential Components for Moisture Control

Rainscreen Wall Systems: 6 Essential Components for Moisture Control

Moisture infiltration poses one of construction’s most persistent and costly challenges, compromising structural integrity and overall energy efficiency.

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Cladding Support Systems for Multiple Cladding Types on One Building

Cladding Support Systems for Multiple Cladding Types on One Building

Projects with multiple different cladding types need a thermally broken cladding support system that will remain durable and energy efficient, without having to sacrifice other performance requirements necessary for the building to be successful.

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ASCE 7: How GreenGirt & SMARTci Systems Support Compliance

ASCE 7: How GreenGirt & SMARTci Systems Support Compliance

Buildings across diverse climate zones are subjected to significant external forces, directly challenging their structural integrity.

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ASTM E84 & NFPA 285: Fire Testing for Continuous Insulation Systems

ASTM E84 & NFPA 285: Fire Testing for Continuous Insulation Systems

Fire safety represents a critical design parameter in modern building envelope engineering. The NFPA 285 and ASTM E84 test standards establish quantifiable performance criteria that determine how exterior wall assemblies and materials perform under calibrated fire exposure conditions.

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Commercial Building Envelope Systems: Airport Project Case Studies

Commercial Building Envelope Systems: Airport Project Case Studies

Thermal efficiency is essential for reducing energy use and operating costs in traffic-heavy buildings such as airports.

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No More Shims: GreenGirt CMH Delta Adjustable Corrects Out of Plumb Walls With Ease

No More Shims: GreenGirt CMH Delta Adjustable Corrects Out of Plumb Walls With Ease

Having an even substrate is integral to effective wall assemblies that prioritize structural integrity.

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Fire Station Construction: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Deliver Safety-First Building Enclosures

Fire Station Construction: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Deliver Safety-First Building Enclosures

Fire stations stand at the heart of community safety, demanding structures built for resilience, reliability, and rapid response.

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