High Performance Walls
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Double-Stud Wall vs. Exterior Insulation
A high-performance wall assembly is a given, but which one makes the most sense?
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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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How To Get a Double-Stud Wall Right
Five principles to ensure the success of this cold-climate high-performance wall assembly
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A First-Time Builder Demonstrates a Keen Understanding of Building Science, Part 1
After years of research, Everett Kramer is building his family home using leading-edge green-building strategies
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Choosing a Safe Wall Assembly
An owner/builder looks for comments on his plans to use Zip System insulated sheathing
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Details for Insulating a Double-Stud Wall With Cellulose
The wall assembly looks like the best value, but questions remain about how to get all that insulation blown in
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Efficient Walls on a Budget
How to get exterior walls that will perform well without spending a ton of money
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Comparing High-Performance Wall Options
An owner-builder aiming for R-50 exterior walls ponders the best way of reaching his goal
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Urban Rustic: Kneewalls, Subfloor, and Exterior Walls
Sealing all gaps, cracks and crevices proves an essential detail in limiting air leaks
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Wolfe Island Passive: Building With Cross-Laminated Timber
With preliminaries out of the way, the pre-cut wall, floor and roof panels are set in place