How Material Thickness Affects Tensile Strength in Continuous Insulation Systems
The structural integrity of modern building envelopes depends on a critical factor: the relationship between material thickness and tensile strength in continuous insulation attachment systems. As building codes demand higher […]
Commercial Building Envelope Systems: Airport Project Case Studies
Energy efficiency is essential for reducing energy use and operating costs in traffic-heavy buildings such as airports. With large interior volumes, long operating hours, and constant exterior exposure, airport terminals […]
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 […]
Window Thermal Bridging: How GreenGirt CMH XO Closes 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 […]
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 […]
Insulation Gaps: How GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci Eliminate Cracks and Set a New Standard
Proper insulation is foundational to energy-efficient, sustainable construction. Yet even minor insulation gaps and cracks can severely degrade thermal performance, causing increased energy costs, diminished indoor comfort, and potential moisture […]
PHIUS: Aligning GreenGirt CMH & SMARTci with Passive House Technical Requirements
Projects pursuing PHIUS (Passive House Institute United States) certification depend on a thermally robust, airtight, and well‑detailed enclosure. The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are engineered […]
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 […]
Polyiso vs. XPS: Choosing Rigid Board Insulation for Continuous Insulation Systems
Insulation plays a pivotal role in achieving energy efficiency, moisture management, and code compliance, especially in commercial buildings. Among the most common rigid board insulation materials are polyisocyanurate (polyiso) and […]