Double Stud Wall or Exterior Insulation? We wrote this article for our DIY customers who are not necessarily subject to the intense Building Science debate over these two wall assembly types.

How does it compare to creating a double stud wall? A: Yes, absolutely. Rigid insulation sheets are one of the best things you can do when renovating the outside of a building before new siding goes ...

A: Studs are vertical pieces of wood that form a wall, and staggering them offers a couple of benefits. In above-ground applications, they help boost thermal insulation values by reducing the ...

How does it compare to creating a double stud wall? A: Yes, absolutely. Rigid insulation sheets are one of the best things you can do when renovating the outside of a building before new siding ...

The design is fairly simple and relies on conventional framing techniques: Build two parallel stud walls (one load-bearing, one not), and fill the space between with continuous insulation. The ...

A: Look for R11 insulation, double-stud wall construction and double layers of wallboard, said Bill Stewart managing partner of SSA Acoustics, a Seattle acoustical engineering firm specializing in ...