Doubling Thermal Efficiency
at Windows

GreenGirt XO is a structural support system providing a thermal break by bringing windows into alignment with the continuous insulation. Windows and openings play a significant role in the overall efficiency of a building envelope. The GreenGirt XO continuous insulation system for windows addresses the decade-old issue of significant thermal loss at openings by eliminating through-wall metal, through-insulation fasteners, conductive metal angles, and inefficient wood-blocking.

The Problem: Thermal Efficiency Loss at Windows

Generational materials such as metal angles and wood blocks prevent the thermal plane of the window from lining up with the continuous insulation, resulting in up to 40% or more energy loss for the opening.

Conventional Window System Thermal
The Solution: GreenGirt XO

GreenGirt XO is a composite metal hybrid (CMH) transition structural framing for windows and openings, bringing the thermal plane of the window in line with the continuous insulation, and maximizing the thermal efficiency to more than 90% for the opening.

GreenGirt XO thermal
GreenGirt XO System

GreenGirt XO System
Configuration Options

GreenGirt® XO™
Insulation Type

Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso), Polystyrene, Phoenolic, Mineral Wool, or Spray Foam Insulation

System includes

GreenGirt XO Structural Support, Integrated Aluminum Flange

Substrates

Metal Studs, Wood Studs, Masonry, CMU

GreenGirt® XO™ Sizes

1″, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6””

Insulation Thickness

1″, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”

GreenGirt® Orientation

Horizontal/Vertical

Secondary Framing

Metal Girt
Cladding Rails

Types of Cladding

All

Drainage Plane Location

In front of the GreenGirt XO System

How It Works

GreenGirt XO can more than double the R-value of a window opening by aligning the thermal plane of the window with the CI system, eliminating thermal transfer at the window framing. GreenGirt XO provides a structural support system that eliminates the need for through-wall metal or through-insulation fasteners.

GreenGirt XO Window Detail
GreenGirt XO Window Detail
GreenGirt XO Structural Support + Integrated Mini Aluminum Flange

GreenGirt XO Structural Support
+ Integrated Mini Aluminum Flange

GreenGirt XO Structural Support + Integrated Aluminum Flange

GreenGirt XO Structural Support
+ Integrated Aluminum Flange

GreenGirt XO Structural Support + Integrated Aluminum Header

GreenGirt XO Structural Support
+ Integrated Aluminum Header

Best Practices:

Thermal Efficiency
Structurally Engineered
Environmental Impact
Building Health
Fastener Retention
Durability
Fire Resistant
Ease of Installation

System Benefits

  • Eliminates thermal bridging
  • Compatible with new or retrofit construction
  • High-performance structural composite metal hybrid (CMH) framing
  • Environmentally friendly, recyclable, and manufactured net zero & carbon neutral
  • Thermal plane of the window lines up with the thermal plane of the insulation
  • NFPA 285 compliant
  • No through-wall metal or through-insulation fasteners
  • Eliminates metal angles and wood blocking
  • Universal compatibility with substrates, insulation, cladding, and windows
  • Moisture control
  • Easy to install

GreenGirt XO Projects

Betances Residence | Photo by COOKFOX Architects

Betances Residence

Bronx, NY

Greater Lansing Hospital McLaren Health | Photo by CallisonRTKL

Greater Lansing Hospital McLaren Health

Lansing, MI

Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering | Photo by A2P

Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Denver, CO

First Covenant Church of Omaha | Photo by BVH Architecture

First Covenant Church of Omaha

Omaha, NE

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