Using the GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems for the first time? A2P functions as a built-in engineering partner, ready to support you with design and installation of GreenGirt CMH, GreenGirt Steel™, and SMARTci. With a variety of testing, data documentation, and design and installation support, our engineers support you with every question you may have while using these systems.
This article highlights some of A2P’s engineering resources online, and how our engineering team supports you with any questions regarding the GreenGirt and SMARTci thermally broken cladding support systems.
Why Expert Engineering is Important
When designing and installing GreenGirt CMH, GreenGirt Steel, and SMARTci, engineering support is essential because our team supplies specialized analyses, detailing, and interdisciplinary coordination that ensure:
- The specified R-value is actually achieved in the field
- Moisture, fire, and structural challenges are eliminated before they become costly failures
- Installers have clear, buildable instructions – avoiding rework and schedule creep
Collaborating with A2P’s expert engineering team at design and pre-construction yields lower total project cost, smoother approvals, and a high-performing building envelope that meets today’s stringent energy codes and owner expectations.
Technical Library
On A2P’s website, designers can download CAD and Revit files, product data sheets, EPDs, Declare labels, additional certifications, and third-party test reports directly from our technical library. This extensive library is designed to streamline work, support sustainability credits, and prove product performance.
The technical library can be found under the Engineering tab on our website.
Engineering Reviews
Before every order is released into production, it receives a 2-part structural and application review. This review includes:
- Structural & application review performed before any project release
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) confirming cladding and wind-load capacity
- Validation of GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci systems within project-specific stress
- Drawing checks maintaining proper detailing and product use
- Demonstration of proactive risk reduction, and at no extra cost to the client
A2P offers complimentary standard engineering support, with the above services included as well as fee-based engineering upgrades: PE-stamped calculations, shop drawings, and shop drawings with a state of project stamp, which are discussed in the following sections.
Construction of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which used the GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation system on the building’s walls.
PE-Stamped Calculations
PE-stamped calculations are available for projects that require state-specific engineering signoffs. These calculations are prepared and/or reviewed by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), who assumes liability after the package is transferred. Documents in this package include:
- Wind, dead, and seismic loads
- Checks pull-out and shear for connections
- Confirms GreenGirt CMH or SMARTci’s stress and deflection limits
Shop Drawing Options
Standard shop drawings include key plans and elevations that lay out GreenGirt CMH or SMARTci by wall assembly, list exact linear and square-foot totals, and incorporate “drops” to repurpose cut lengths and minimize waste.
Shop drawings with a state of project stamp included combines the full shop drawing package with a state-specific PE seal, which helps to fulfill the delegated design or spec-mandated requirements in one deliverable. This eliminates third-party reviews and compresses submittal cycles.
Conclusion
Our expert engineering team is ready to help you succeed in utilizing GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci for your next project. While the A2P website contains a variety of useful tools and resources to help you, our engineers based at A2P headquarters in Allegan, MI, USA are ready to support you and answer any questions you may have.
To learn more about how A2P’s expert engineers can support you when considering using GreenGirt CMH and SMARTci, visit GreenGirt.com.
Need to speak to our engineers right away? Contact us at our Allegan office.