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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]