Continuous Insulation Rainscreen System from Knight Wall Systems
Knight Wall Systems’ CI-Girt is a “drop-in” commercial rainscreen system that simplifies installation of cladding over exterior foam insulation. The “CI” in CI-Girt emphasizes the importance of the system in supporting continuous insulation—insulation installed on a building exterior so that there are no penetrations other than fasteners and necessary openings. In contrast, insulation placed solely between the framing, particularly in steel-framed buildings, can lead to thermal bridging and moisture problems. CI-Girt is specified with all the component parts needed for the rainscreen, including rigid foam insulation (either XPS or polyisocyanurate) and Knight Wall Systems’ cladding options—thin brick, stucco, tile, metal, cement and composite panels, and Boston Valley Terra Cotta. These claddings hang on the same frame, so one building can have several different looks without altering the rainscreen frame or insulation.
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