Z-Girts and Structural Differences of Materials
In the commercial building industry, Z-girts have been used for centuries. Applications include providing lateral support, resisting wind and dead loads, and connecting structural framing to cladding. Due to the […]
Composite Metal Hybrid vs FRP Z-Girts: Structural Engineering Best Practices
The state of the art for thermally broken cladding support attachments has improved over the last several years. High-performance CMH, a composite metal hybrid material, and, more recently, generic fiber-reinforced […]