Tstud Framing and Zip-R Sheathing
azgreg
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Saw a recent Instagram post from Matt Risinger showing using T-studs and Zip-R sheathing. Seems like excessive cost without return to me. Either/or is sufficient no?
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> Seems like excessive cost without return to me. Either/or is sufficient no?
Excessive and sufficient are relative terms, but I would agree there are likely more economical ways to achieve a similarly performing wall.
Also, the idea of combining two rare products is a nightmare to me. It only works if you're framing in house or use the same assembly over and over.
Greg,
Like you I'd just pick one product to reduce thermal bridging, but Matt has a different client-base and agenda.
That's what I thought. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything.
Any thoughts as to the potential efficiency and savings that Tstud allows with MEP contractors not having to drill through solid framing studs to run lines?
gtholloway,
Having wired a few houses, I don't find drilling studs represents much of the cost associated with roughing-in wiring. It's a pretty quick job.