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.
Commercial R-Value Requirements by Climate Zone (ASHRAE 90.1)
Quick answer: ASHRAE 90.1 sets minimum R-values for walls, roofs, and floors in each of its eight climate zones, with separate targets for continuous insulation and cavity insulation. For most […]
Continuous Insulation for Community Centers and Public Works
Community centers, libraries, and water treatment facilities are built to serve the public for decades and beyond. That longevity depends heavily on the building envelope — and traditionally, architects and […]
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 […]
4 Essential ASTM Tests for Continuous Insulation Systems
Every building material decision impacts the structural performance of the building envelope. When untested or inadequately validated materials fail, the consequences extend far beyond repairs: they compromise the structural integrity […]
What Is a Building Enclosure? Components and Performance
Commercial buildings account for considerable energy use, making them prime candidates for innovative efficiency solutions through building enclosure system improvements. And, as energy codes tighten and sustainability becomes non-negotiable, design […]
Cladding Support Systems for Multiple Cladding Types on One Building
Projects with multiple different cladding types need thermally broken cladding support systems that will remain durable and energy efficient, without having to sacrifice other performance requirements necessary for the building […]
ASCE 7 Compliance for Continuous Insulation and Cladding Support
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 […]