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…

Flanged window as in-betweenie in a double-stud wall — sill detail

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Double Stud Wall / Window Head and Sill with Furring

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