Double-stud Wall- Page 2 of 3
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How to Design a Wall
Common-sense advice for people who can’t decide how to build their walls
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Choosing a Superinsulated Wall System
As planning continues on a Canadian high-performance home, the owners take a look at their options for exterior walls
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Exterior Rigid Foam on Double-Stud Walls Is a No-No
This type of wall needs to dry to the exterior, so in most cases it shouldn’t have any exterior rigid foam
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Outward Vapor Diffusion
Airtight wall and roof assemblies must accound for outward wintertime vapor diffusion to prevent moisture accumulation problems
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Lstiburek’s Ideal Double-Stud Wall Design
Air and vapor control layers inside the wall are key
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Is Cold Sheathing in Double-Wall Construction at Risk?
Building Science Corporation's latest publication on the topic provides a surprising result
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Choosing the Right Wall Assembly (2015)
An owner-builder planning a house in Nebraska wrestles with details for a cost-effective, practical design. Is a 2x8 stud wall the way to go?
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A Tinkerer’s Quest for Green Perfection
A Vermont couple builds a retirement home bristling with new technology, but they find it’s never too late to experiment
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Monitoring Moisture Levels in Double-Stud Walls
Is there any evidence that double-stud walls have damp sheathing?
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Making Green Affordable, Part 2
To keep costs down, skip the basement, specify double-stud walls, design a simple truss-framed roof, and stick with double-glazed windows
