Best Continuous Insulation System: An Architect’s Guide to the 8 Best Practices That Actually Matter
The Short Answer What is the best continuous insulation system? The best continuous insulation system is the one that performs across all eight best practices an architect has to defend […]
Thermal Bypass: What It Is, Why It Quietly Wastes Energy, and the One System That Guarantees It Is Eliminated
Thermal bypass quietly drains energy through gaps, cracks, and unintended air movement in continuous insulation. Learn what causes it and how SMARTci with ThermaLock eliminates it.
Finally, Continuous Insulation That Keeps Up with the Speed of Modular Construction
The 2021 IECC now requires continuous insulation across all building types, and that requirement applies to modular construction. For manufacturers whose workflows were built around older code, this isn’t a […]
ASTM E84 & NFPA 285: Fire Testing for Continuous Insulation Systems
Fire safety compliance 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 […]
Fire Station Construction: How To Deliver Safety-First Building Enclosures
Fire stations stand at the heart of community safety, demanding structures built for resilience, reliability, and rapid response. From coast to coast, modern firehouses are being engineered to perform under […]
Pairing Mass Timber Framing With Continuous Insulation
Mass timber framing building under construction. Photo by Gardner Group. Explorations into sustainable construction and building materials have led to the integration of mass timber framing. This trend in wood […]
Stadium Construction: How To Deliver Thermal Efficiency at Scale
For expansive buildings, such as stadiums, structural stability and occupant comfort are essential success factors. Stadiums house thousands of people under one “roof,” and need to provide an environment that […]
Continuous Insulation for K-12 School Construction
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 […]
Continuous Insulation for Terracotta Cladding
The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation system is durable enough to handle any cladding weight and materials, including terracotta’s heavyweight design. This article explains the benefits of using GreenGirt CMH with […]