Knight Wall’s thermally efficient cladding attachment systems provide energy code compliance for commercial wall assemblies requiring continuous insulation without thermal shorts through the exterior sub-framing.
NVLP Materials provides architectural cladding for construction projects across the Lone Star State. Knight Wall Systems manufactures versatile, ventilated rainscreen support systems that accommodate an expansive array of cladding options. All Knight exterior cladding systems are energy code-compliant and offer attachment for almost any facade panel: single-skin metal, ACM, Aluminum plate, fiber cements, phenolics, stucco, thin brick masonry, ultra-compact stone panels.
“insulation that is continuous across all structural members without thermal bridges other than fasteners and service openings. It is installed on the interior, exterior, or is integral to any opaque surface of the building envelope”
— ASHRAE 90.1 continuous insulation (ci)
Why Choose Knight Wall Thermal Exterior Cladding Wall Systems?
Uninterrupted insulation is the whole point of exterior cladding systems on a code-compliant commercial wall. Ventilated rainscreen support systems drain and dry the cavity while carrying the panel load. Isolated fasteners and clips break the steel path at every connection. Four girt designs cover flat, deep, and mineral fiber assemblies. Engineering, warranty, and hardware arrive from one manufacturer rather than three. Reasons to choose Knight Wall architectural cladding include:
- Pre-engineered building envelope systems for structural performance and thermally enhanced steel girts offering ASHRAE 90.1-compliant thermal performance for commercial exterior walls.
- Complete, drop-in rainscreen attachment system, thermal Z-girts, thermally isolated fasteners, rails, and engineering, one-source warranty for the whole system.
- 10-year, full replacement cost warranty includes labor and peripheral material replacement on all cladding for commercial buildings.
- Highly corrosion-resistant Zn-Al-Mg ZM40 (ASTM A1046) coated steel for long service life vs. typical G90 galvanized steel (16ga and 18ga/ 50KSI) on every metal cladding system. This also includes aluminum cladding systems.
- Works for almost any rainscreen facade system.
- 4 innovative designs: ThermaZee, Vertical Ci-Girt, Horizontal Ci-Girt & Mineral Fiber bracketing system. All provide thermally isolated components and fasteners.
Upgrade Your Building
Retrofit and new build both narrow down to a short list of exterior cladding systems. Cavity performance behind the panel comes from rainscreen support systems rather than the cladding. Appearance matters too, since architectural cladding answers to design intent and code. Heavier faces such as limestone facade panels hang off the same girt line. Builders in Texas save time when attachment is settled before the panel. With an elevation in hand, request a quote and upgrade your building with the right cladding system.
