The Green girt by CI systems is exciting for architects and builders alike looking to eliminate thermal bridging from all types of facades.Even buildings with continuous rigid insulation face the challenge of having their continuity interrupted by girt/attachment members.So, what exactly is the Green girt, and why does this outperform conventional steel girts?
The Green girt is a composite, sub-framing component that is less thermally conductive than steel.
What I find intriguing is that this composite claims to offer similar(if not better) strength and load bearing characteristics than steel has. In fact, Green Girt meets ASHRAE 90.1-2013 and ASHRAE 160-2009 c standards.
However, like any new products (or technology), it’s easy to approach with caution and skepticism.
Are their comparative tests reports that objectively prove this in an apples to apples comparison? Are their case studies available on this product that prove it’s performance quantitatively?
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