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        • GreenGirt CMH composite metal hybrid sub-framing installed in a soffit application, with rows of green Z-girts extending beneath a building overhang before cladding installation
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          Leveraging composite metal hybrid technology, Advanced Architectural Products manufactures innovative continuous insulation and building enclosure systems.

        • SMARTci® building enclosure systems
        • OverviewAn air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; designed for hassle-free installation.
        • SMARTci® (on closed framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over a weather-resistive barrier/sheathing.
        • SMARTci® (on open framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over open framing to save time and reduce costs.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt® CMH™ is a family of continuous insulation systems that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Max CMH™A maximized continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Optima CMH™An optimize continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Clips™A continuous insulation clips system that combines structural composite metal hybrid clips and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Delta™ AdjustableAn adjustable continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt XO™A structural thermal framing system for windows and openings that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Roof™A continuous insulation system for roofs that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt Steel™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt Steel™ combines thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal pads and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Steel™GreenGirt Steel™ is a continuous insulation system consisting of thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal brackets, compatible accessories, and expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci®, GreenGirt CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
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        • GreenGirt CMH composite metal hybrid sub-framing installed in a soffit application, with rows of green Z-girts extending beneath a building overhang before cladding installation
        • A2P Systems

          Leveraging composite metal hybrid technology, Advanced Architectural Products manufactures innovative continuous insulation and building enclosure systems.

        • SMARTci® building enclosure systems
        • OverviewAn air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; designed for hassle-free installation.
        • SMARTci® (on closed framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over a weather-resistive barrier/sheathing.
        • SMARTci® (on open framing)An air- and water-tight building enclosure system that eliminates thermal bypass; installed over open framing to save time and reduce costs.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt® CMH™ is a family of continuous insulation systems that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Max CMH™A maximized continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Optima CMH™An optimize continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid Z-girt sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Clips™A continuous insulation clips system that combines structural composite metal hybrid clips and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Delta™ AdjustableAn adjustable continuous insulation system that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt XO™A structural thermal framing system for windows and openings that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt CMH Roof™A continuous insulation system for roofs that combines structural composite metal hybrid sub-framing and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci™, GreenGirt® CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
        • GreenGirt Steel™ continuous insulation systems
        • OverviewGreenGirt Steel™ combines thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal pads and compatible accessories with expert engineering support.
        • GreenGirt Steel™GreenGirt Steel™ is a continuous insulation system consisting of thoughtfully engineered steel Z-girt sub-framing with thermal brackets, compatible accessories, and expert engineering support.
        • AccessoriesThese products are fully compatible with SMARTci®, GreenGirt CMH™, and GreenGirt Steel™ systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
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Thermal Performance: Thermal Efficiency

Continuous Insulation for Natatoriums and Aquatic Facilities

The Farmingdale Aquatic Center | GreenGirt CMH

The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® building enclosure systems are perfect for any building type, equipped with the thermal efficiency and durability for all necessary performance requirements. These thermally […]

Washington DC BEPS: What Building Owners and Architects Need to Know

Washington DC BEPS

To combat the inevitable changing climate, cities and states are taking the initiative to create their own plans for decreasing negative environmental impacts and promoting sustainable buildings. Washington, D.C.’s Building […]

Achieving Passive House Certification With Continuous Insulation

Passive House Diagram

The Passive House project database has officially reached 6,000 projects and continues to grow as designers implement the Passive House standards into their buildings. Passive House is an organization dedicated […]

Energy-Efficient Campus Buildings: How Universities Are Achieving LEED Certification with Continuous Insulation

Harvard Klarman Hall GreenGirt CMH Blog Cover

University campuses offer tremendous opportunities to lead the way in energy efficiency and sustainability, transforming their traditionally high energy usage into impactful solutions for the community. Many have begun the […]

Continuous Insulation for Hotels and Hospitality Buildings

The Kimpton Hotel GreenGirt CMH continuous insulation

When it comes to hospitality projects, specifically luxury and standard hotels, the ability to provide comfort through thermal and energy efficiency is integral to the experience of occupants. An effective […]

LEED v5 Energy Performance: Meeting New Certification Requirements

GreenGirt CMH LEED v5

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially ratified the newest installment of the LEED certification program: LEED v5. This update has been approved for 3 categories, including Building […]

GreenGirt CMH Accessories for Heavy Cladding: Double Z-Girts and Dead Load Clips

Living Building Cover Photo Double Z-girt and Dead Load Clip

Successful buildings must have a solid foundation to withstand structural load demands, which includes having a durable building envelope and cladding support system. The GreenGirt CMH™ continuous insulation and SMARTci® […]

Combining Continuous Insulation and Building Enclosure Systems on Complex Projects

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Integrating GreenGirt CMH systems into a building project is widely recognized as an excellent way to achieve quality continuous insulation while maintaining structural integrity. Even more exciting is the remarkable […]

Best Installation Methods for Continuous Insulation Systems

The SMARTci building enclosure system is recognized for its ability to enhance structural performance and energy efficiency in construction. This innovative system installs in a single pass and achieves 92–99% […]

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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 ...
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Farmersville ISD | SMARTci building enclosure system

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 ...
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The Window Framing Problem Has a Twenty-Year Answer

Good building systems are rarely invented in a single moment. They are developed, installed, and refined again, until the version that finally carries a product ...
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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 ...
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