Article #1399 - Advanced Framing

Eliminating unnecessary wood framing within walls can increase the thermal efficiency of the wall system. Less framing allows more insulation to be installed and also eliminates hot and cold spots (from thermal bridging through the frame) within the wall system.

Walls are typically framed using framing spaced at 16 inches on center. Framing spacing can be moved to 24 inches on center, as allowed by the International Residential Code and the jurisdiction.