ASCE 7: How GreenGirt & SMARTci Systems Support Compliance
Buildings across diverse climate zones are subjected to significant external forces, directly challenging their structural integrity. Structural integrity is essential for the safety, durability, and longevity of a building, and […]
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. From coast to coast, modern firehouses are being engineered to perform under […]
Mass Timber: Pairing GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci for Next-Level Building Enclosures
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 […]
Cold Weather Insulation: Continuous Insulation Performance Lessons from Sub-Arctic Alaska Projects
In cold, sub-arctic locations, keeping buildings well-insulated throughout the winter is a major challenge and requires a robust continuous insulation and building enclosure system to handle the thermal efficiency expectations […]
Green Building Certification: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Help You Achieve It
Environmental certifications for buildings can motivate designers and owners to prioritize sustainable construction as trends continue toward net-zero carbon emissions. GreenGirt CMH™, GreenGirt Steel™, and SMARTci® systems offer a comprehensive […]
Thermally Broken Cladding Support System: What It Is & Why It Matters
Looking for the most effective ways to meet stringent energy code requirements while keeping up with sustainable construction trends? Thermally broken cladding support systems offer a critical intersection of energy […]
Effective R-Value vs. Nominal R-Value: What’s the Difference?
A building envelope’s real-world thermal performance hinges on the effective insulation R-value of the entire wall—not the nominal R-value printed on an insulation label. Understanding this distinction, and how different […]
Insulation Building Codes: The Essential Guide to Seven Standards for Continuous Insulation
Building code compliance and standards compliance are imperative for achieving durable, stable, and energy-efficient buildings. Without these guidelines, buildings could face serious damage quickly, especially when tackling continuous insulation systems […]
GreenGirt Steel: A Made-in-USA Steel Z-Girt Continuous Insulation System
When selecting a continuous insulation system for construction projects, it is important to know where the material for the Z-girts comes from. Choosing a domestically made Z-girt system will decrease […]