Armatherm thermally broken cladding support connection solutions prevent excessive heat flow and potential condensation problems otherwise associated with thermal bridging. Moreover, wall assemblies using Armatherm attachments will meet the continuous insulation requirement of ASHRAE 90.1 and the effective R value requirements of the Canadian NECB energy code. Modeling results show that using Armatherm Z girts results in several improvements in the thermal efficiency of wall designs, reducing heat flow:
The insulation efficiencies of the wall assemblies increase significantly.
Some as high as 98%.
Higher, effective wall assembly R values are achieved using lower values
of external insulation. For example, to obtain an R value of R-13 minimum
to meet ASHRAE zone 1, steel girts require and external R 20; whereas
Armatherm girts require only R 10.
Cladding wall assemblies can meet the R value requirements of ALL
geographical zones for both ASHRAE 2013 and NECB 2011 energy codes
using Armatherm Z girts.
Reduction in thickness and cost of insulation.
Reduces energy consumption.
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Column Isolation
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Foundation to Wall Connection Roof to Parapet Connection
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Steel Post to Rafter Beam Connection Direct
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Break Pad Steel Post to Rafter Beam Connection Via Stub
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Base of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Inside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Outside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Sliding Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Sliding Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Swing Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Swing Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Top of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Wall Plan
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Wall Section
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement CMU Window Sill
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Base of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Inside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Outside Corner
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Sliding Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Sliding Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Swing Door Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Swing Door Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Top of Wall
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Wall Plan
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Wall Section
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Head
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Jamb
Structural Thermal Bridging Detail: Fiber Cement Stud Wall Window Sill