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.
The Window Framing Problem Has a Twenty-Year Answer
Good building systems are rarely invented in a single moment. They are developed, installed, and refined again, until the version that finally carries a product name is the one that […]
Thermal Window Framing: How Windows Quietly Undermine Continuous Insulation, and How To Fix It
The metal framing around every window quietly undoes most of what your continuous insulation is supposed to do. Here’s what thermal window framing is, why Psi value matters, and how to specify it without overcomplicating the wall section.
Rethinking Shadow Lines for High-Performance Window Design
The pursuit of aesthetic excellence in architectural design often intersects with the demand for superior thermal performance. For example, shadow lines at window frames offer architects a sophisticated design element […]
Window Thermal Bridging: How To Close the Gap at Every Opening
Legacy framing systems fail to eliminate thermal bridging at the most crucial points for thermal loss in any building: windows and openings. Ignoring this issue results in thermal inefficiencies that […]
Continuous Insulation for Hotels and Hospitality Buildings
When it comes to hospitality projects, specifically luxury and standard hotels, the ability to provide comfort through thermal and energy efficiency is integral to the experience of occupants. An effective […]
Combining Continuous Insulation and Building Enclosure Systems on Complex Projects
Integrating GreenGirt CMH systems into a building project is widely recognized as an excellent way to achieve quality continuous insulation while maintaining structural integrity. Even more exciting is the remarkable […]
10 Best Practices for Installing Energy-Efficient Windows: A Checklist for Designers and Installers
Best Practices for Installing Energy Efficient Windows: A Comprehensive Checklist Energy loss through windows can approach 60% of a building’s total energy loss, highlighting the critical importance of efficient window […]
Bridging the Gap: How To Solve Building Opening Challenges
Energy Loss at Building Openings In the building industry, significant challenges persist regarding building openings and energy efficiency, exacerbated by inefficiencies in legacy materials such as through-wall metals and wood […]