Method and system for insulating structural building components
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a structural assembly including a first frame member hingedly coupled to a second frame member. A support member extends outwardly from the first frame member. At least one glazing panel is disposed above the support member. A thermal clip is coupled to the support member. The thermal clip insulates the support member from a building exterior. The support member extends less than an entire length thereof and reduces loss of thermal energy from a building interior to the building exterior via the support member.
1. A structural assembly comprising:
a first frame member hingedly coupled to a second frame member, the first frame member comprising a first horizontal member;
a support member extending outwardly from the first frame member, the support member comprising a second horizontal member that extends outwardly from the first horizontal member at a level below the first horizontal member;
a plurality of glazing panels disposed above the support member;
a thermal clip coupled to the support member, the thermal clip extending outwardly from the support member and insulating the support member from a building exterior by way of an air gap formed between a distal-most vertical boundary of the support member and a vertical exterior member of the thermal clip; and
wherein the support member extends less than an entire length of the plurality of glazing panels and reduces loss of thermal energy from a building interior to the building exterior.
2. The structural assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermal clip comprises:
a top member;
a bottom member;
a vertical interior member;
the vertical exterior member an inner cross member; and
wherein the air gap is defined by the top member, the bottom member, the vertical exterior member, and the vertical interior member.
3. The structural assembly of claim 1 , comprising a weather strip extending outwardly from the thermal clip.
4. The structural assembly of claim 3 , wherein the weather strip is co-extruded with the thermal clip.
5. The structural assembly of claim 3 , wherein the weather strip is received into a slot formed in the thermal clip.
6. The structural assembly of claim 1 , comprising an edge protector extending outwardly from the thermal clip.
7. The structural assembly of claim 6 , wherein the edge protector is received into a receptor formed in the thermal clip, the receptor being defined by a top member and the bottom member.
8. The structural assembly of claim 6 , wherein the edge protector extends generally upwardly from a top member and protects the plurality of glazing panels.
9. The structural assembly of claim 6 , wherein the edge protector is co-extruded with the thermal clip.
10. The structural assembly of claim 6 , wherein the edge protector seals a space between the first frame member and the plurality of glazing panels.