Innovative Wall Solution Solves Thermal Bridging Problem
One of the biggest challenges architects face today in dealing with continuous insulation (CI) — and thick insulation in particular — is to attach the cladding without creating a thermal bridge in the assembly.
The DOW™-KNIGHT CI-System was developed specifically to combat this problem. It recently excelled in the first in-field use completed on the Kishwaukee College student center in Malta, Ill., exceeding contractor and architect expectations for ease of installation and performance. This innovative wall solution, featuring THERMAX™ Wall System from Dow Building Solutions, delivers a single-source rain screen, thermal and air barrier solution. First introduced through a co-marketing agreement between Dow Building Solutions and Knight Wall Systems in May 2011, the award-winning system eliminates thermal bridging and provides true continuous insulation.