A double stud wall solution, for instance, is unrivaled when it comes to insulation from both weather and noise. Though the need for more materials and specialized labor makes it pricier than a ...

In wood framing basics and wall plans that have openings with cripples above the header, cut and nail together the king studs and trimmers first. Position and nail them to the plates.

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 ...