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In 2001, a new industry and International Code Council (ICC) collaboration began standardizing the thermal calculations associated with log walls. This group has now developed a draft form of the Inte...
Wood as an engineering material. General Technical Report 113. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 463 p.
This article is based on questions regarding Log Walls asked during the May REScheck Webcast as well as questions received through email.
The home designer has an increasing array of insulation products from which to choose to insulate wood-framed walls. The wide variety of insulation materials often makes it difficult to determine the ...
How thermal shorts and insulation flaws can degrade an "R-19" stud wall to a measly "R-11" (308 KB)Much has been written, in EDU and elsewhere, about the generally poor quality of insulation work in the field and the industry's efforts to improve the status quo.
Some basement walls may have different insulation levels on different parts of the wall.
Cavity insulation is insulation installed in the cavities between structural members, such as wood studs, metal framing, and Z-clips.
Wall Insulation (765 KB)Properly sealed, moisture-protected, and insulated walls help increase comfort, reduce noise, and save on energy costs.
Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall.Residential housing design continues to move toward the development of high-performance sustainable building systems. To be sustainable, a building must not only be efficient and durable but also econ...
Wall insulation (118 KB)Walls are the most complex component of the building envelope to insulate, air seal, and control moisture.