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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Continuous Insulation for Energy-Efficient Airports
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 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 […]
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 […]