Double Stud Wall Training - PHRC
Name:
Double Stud Wall Training - PHRC
Date:
March 19, 2024
Time:
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Presented by the PA Housing Research Center
Description
With the increasing push for more energy-efficient homes, one method for increasing the R-value is advanced framing of exterior wall assemblies. Double-stud framed walls are a low tech and relatively easy assembly to complete, but they can create a marked increase in the overall performance of an exterior wall assembly. Some potential benefits of a double-stud wall assembly are improved thermal performance, reduced sound transfer, and an increased R-value over using traditional insulation methods and products. However, while double-stud wall assemblies offer numerous benefits, they also require a few additional considerations during the construction process to ensure proper moisture management and overall structural integrity.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the components of a double-stud wall assembly.
- Determine how a double-stud framed wall can allow for increasing R-values, decreasing air permeability, and lowering of exterior noise pollution.
- Identify and compare the benefits and drawbacks of double-stud walls versus other common wall framing systems.
- Examine the potential risks within a double-stud wall assembly if improperly designed.
