Something familiar…reinvented. Simple, thermally isolated Z-furring: exceeds code
KWS™ ThermaZee® gives installers and designers the simplicity of what they know: Z-furring; with what they need: code compliant thermal performance. With reduced thermal bridging that rivals modern thermally isolated clip and rail systems, the thermally improved ThermaZee dramatically increases the rainscreen wall assembly’s performance.
Being primarily comprised of steel, ThermaZee offers a resilient, durable and non-combustible option to meet today’s high demand.
ThermaZee employs a specially designed, hollow, thermal isolation strip complimenting other performance enhancements at the web of the girt. The webs unique punch pattern has a substantial reduction in metal penetrating the insulation – about 75% – which decreases heat-flow through the girt. Additionally, the girt’s notched bends and flared punches add extra strength.
Like traditional Z-furring, ThermaZee can be installed either vertically or horizontally, attached to a variety of substrates such as steel studs, wood studs, CMU and concrete. Also, like traditional furring, a variety of claddings can be attached directly or with secondary rails. These include fiber cement, metal panels, HPL panels or aluminum composite material (ACM), among others.
ThermaZee can be specified and purchased as a standalone girt, with or without thermally isolated wall anchors by KWS™. Additionally, KWS™ can provide project-specific engineering if requested.
Advantages to the KWS ThermaZee®
- Typical installation – installs just like traditional Z-furring
- Highly perforated for increased drainage
- Primary load supporting element is non-combustible – similar to a shimmed rail or girt – but with superior thermal and structural properties.
- Wall anchors can be supplied by KWS or others*
- ThermaZee can be spaced up to 48” O.C. when used horizontally, or up to a 32” O.C. (every other stud) when used vertically*
- No trimming of mineral wool insulation required for a snug fit
- Pre-punched wall anchor holes for easy installation – especially over wood and CMU/concrete substrates
- Highly corrosive-resistant Zn-Al-Mg ZM40 (ASTM A1046) coated steel for long service life vs. typical G90 galvanized steel
- Black PVDF finish and stainless-steel options are available
- Delivered with preassembled thermal isolation strip – ready to install
- Easily installed over many substrates – steel studs, wood studs, CMU, concrete
- Engineering calculations can be provided per project for design load compliance (optional)
- Can be supplied as a full attachment solution – thermally isolated furring, fasteners, secondary rails and engineering (optional)
- Limited extended labor and material warranty available (optional)
Options
- AVAILABLE DEPTHS: 1 ½ in · 2 in · 2 ½ in · 3 in · 3 ½ in · 4 in · 4 ½ in · 5 in
- AVAILABLE FINISH: Mill or Black PVDF
- AVAILABLE GAUGES: 18-GA or 16-GA
- AVAILABLE LENGTHS: 120 in Standard (96 in Available)