No matter what kind of building you are designing for, the GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are available to help your next project succeed by providing both thermal efficiency and structural integrity. The composite metal hybrid technology is designed to make you confident in the performance of your building’s continuous insulation system through eliminating thermal bridging and thermal bypass, leveraging durability, meeting stringent building codes, and easing installation.
This article shows how GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems delivered high-performance results in K-12 schools, which represent just one example of the many building types these systems support with ease.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Construction of the Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, which installed the SMARTci building enclosure system on open framing on the building’s walls.
The Thomas Jefferson High School project in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, was the newly constructed state-of-the-art public school for students grades 9-12. Features included in this new building are academic, arts, and athletic wings; a two-story media center; a large auditorium of 1,000 seats; a natatorium; gymnasiums; and much more to equip students to excel in this new environment.
To ensure thermal efficiency and structural integrity for this building, the SMARTci system was installed horizontally on open framing on the building’s walls at 3” deep and 16” on center, with polyiso insulation and a combination of brick, stone, and MCM panels.
Wilson Pacific Elementary School
Construction of the Wilson Pacific Elementary School in Seattle, Washington, which installed the GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation system on the building’s walls.
The Wilson Pacific Elementary School project in Seattle, Washington, was an expansion to integrate 3 schools into 2 buildings, while preserving elements from the existing building. To secure this building with high-quality continuous insulation that would balance energy efficiency and durability, the GreenGirt CMH system was installed horizontally on the building’s walls at 3” deep and 32” on center, with mineral wool insulation and James Hardie® fiber cement board cladding. This project demonstrates the capability of the GreenGirt CMH system to withstand the demands of wide spacing with ease.
Platte County Middle School
Construction of the Platte County Middle School in Platte City, Missouri, which installed the SMARTci building enclosure system on closed framing on the building’s walls.
The Platte County Middle School project in Platte City, Missouri, was the newly constructed facility for grades 6-8. Designed to fit 500-600 students, this building includes spaces for collaborative and exploratory learning, a new media center, gymnasium, commons space, flexible auditorium, opportunities for outdoor learning, and more.
To maintain structural integrity and durability while eliminating thermal bridging and thermal bypass, the SMARTci system was installed horizontally on closed framing on the building’s walls at 3.5” deep and 16” on center, with polyiso insulation and metal panel cladding.
Conclusion
Installing GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems on K-12 schools secures these buildings with excellent thermal efficiency and structural integrity. The Platte County Middle School, Thomas Jefferson High School, and Wilson Pacific Elementary School projects demonstrate how these systems prioritize both energy efficiency and durability without making sacrifices to other performance requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What insulation types have been used with SMARTci and GreenGirt CMH in K-12 wall assemblies?
GreenGirt CMH can be used with any insulation type, including mineral wool, spray foam, and rigid insulation. SMARTci can be used with custom-profiled rigid insulation supplied by A2P. Some examples of configurations of these systems with K-12 construction are: SMARTci paired with polyiso insulation on the Thomas Jefferson High School project, and GreenGirt CMH paired with mineral wool insulation on the Wilson Pacific Elementary School project.
What cladding types are used with SMARTci and GreenGirt CMH on K-12 school projects?
GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems are compatible with any cladding material. In K-12 projects, SMARTci has been used with brick, stone, and MCM panels, and GreenGirt CMH has been used with fiber cement board cladding.
How far apart can GreenGirt CMH Z-girts be spaced?
GreenGirt CMH Z-girts can be installed at 16″, 24″, or 32″ on center depending on the project’s requirements for structural integrity.