Double Stud Walls
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Double-Stud Walls with Zip System Sheathing
Does it make sense to use insulated sheathing with OSB in a cold climate?
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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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Double-Stud Wall with Reservoir Cladding
Solving for vapor drive in an assembly destined for a stucco finish
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Double-Stud Wall: Floor-Truss Connection
Together, double-stud walls and floor trusses make an efficient building assembly. Double-stud walls offer a thermally broken wall option that can be easily adapted to meet performance needs in many…
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Double Stud Wall / Window Head with Furring
Double-stud walls are a great way to create a thick, well-insulated wall with very little thermal bridging as part of an energy-efficient home. They don’t require designers and builders to…
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Double-Stud Wall: Door Head and Jamb with Furring
Double-stud walls are a great way to create a thick, well-insulated wall with very little thermal bridging as part of an energy-efficient home. They don’t require designers and builders to…
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Double-Stud Wall: Door Head and Jamb with Furring
Double-stud walls are a great way to create a thick, well-insulated wall with very little thermal bridging as part of an energy-efficient home. They don’t require designers and builders to…
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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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Double-Stud Walls and Ventilation
Is the longevity of this assembly type dependent on a good ventilation system?
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The Mythical Threat to Double-Stud Walls
Data indicate wood moisture content and seasonal temperatures do not work together to destroy this assembly