Double-stud Wall
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A Net-Zero-Ready Wall Assembly
An owner-builder considers a standard wall with exterior insulation and a double-stud assembly
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Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located?
There are three options for where to put an air barrier, but one is best—in most cases
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Details for Insulating a Slab Perimeter
Keeping all of the insulation to the inside of the foundation wall offers at least two advantages
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A Builders’ Guide from British Columbia
The city of Vancouver has published a guide to high-R walls
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Measuring Moisture in a Double-Stud Wall
A data logger embedded inside a double-stud wall helps evaluate the risk of condensation
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Two Views of Double-Stud Walls
John Straube and Jesse Thompson talk about double-stud walls and risk
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An Owner-Builder Weighs His Options
Looking for the balance between energy efficiency and economy, without any high-tech razzle-dazzle
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A Superinsulated House from 1984
This 32-year-old Vermont house has double-stud walls, triple-glazed windows, and exceptional air sealing details
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From Superinsulation to Passive House, With a Trip Across the Pond
A bit of history and a look at where the Passive House movement stands in North America
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Blue Heron EcoHaus: Adding Walls and Roof
The double-stud exterior walls are modeled on those developed by Saskatchewan superinsulation pioneer Rob Dumont
