STRONGIRT™ Pultruded Z-Girt for Continuous Insulation Cladding Attachment is an all-FRP (fiberglass) composite using a custom fire-retardant resin system and unique laminate design to offer superior pull out strength, excellent thermal efficiency, and the ability to work with any non-proprietary insulation (no routing or fabricating of rigid insulation is required).

The geometry of STRONGIRT™ offers self-draining to clear rainwater, and weep holes can be pre-fabricated or added in the field for additional drainage needs. The product has been engineered for strength and stiffness to support cladding, insulation, and wind loads, while offering a simple, durable, cost-effective solution for installers.

STRONGIRT™ Features and Benefits:

• 100% FRP system (no metal to rust or react)
• Superior pullout strength
• Invisible in rainscreen cavities
• Double fastening system on front flange
• Lightweight
• Works with all non-proprietary insulation
• No in-field fabrication required
• 10′ and 20′ standard lengths (custom lengths available)
• Thermally efficient replacement to metal cladding attachment systems
• Code compliant

Thermafiber® RainBarrier® Continuous Insulation products are designed for exceptional performance in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. New RainBarrier HD & RainBarrier 45 provides energy-saving continuous insulation (ci), fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. RainBarrier products are non-combustible and compatible with common wall ties and air barrier systems. RainBarrier® has several distinct advantages over other insulation products in these types of construction:

• Non-combustible and fire-resistant. RainBarrier can withstand temperatures over 2000°F for over 5 hours. In the event of a fire, mineral wool will not burn or release toxic smoke and gasses.
• Reduces thermal bridging and increases overall R-value. Thermal bridging is a type of heat loss that occurs when heat flows through the building envelope via a continuous path, such as through wood or, more commonly, highly conductive steel framing members. Thermal bridging affects the whole wall R-value.
• Simplifies the installation of continuous air and water barriers. By creating continuous insulation, the air and water barrier can also be installed in the exterior wall cavity with minimal interruption.
• Reduces moisture concerns. Continuous insulation reduces the possibility of condensation within the wall when warm, moist air is prevented from reaching a dew point temperature.
• Permeable. In a vapor permeable system, RainBarrier® allows the building to breathe as it is designed without sacrificing R-value. In a non-permeable system, RainBarrier allows the vapor barrier to perform without creating additional traps for moisture in the wall cavity.
• UV resistant. RainBarrier is ideal for use in open joint systems where UV rays can degrade other insulations.
• Easy to fabricate and install. Semi-rigid mineral wool can conform to job site irregularities much better than rigid insulations to ensure a continuous thermal barrier.
• Sustainable. Available with a minimum 70% recycled content. No CFC or HCFC blowing agents. Energy-saving R-value of 4.3 per inch of thickness.