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Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.

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High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry Climates

Author(s)

Hoeschele Marc,

Springer David,

Dakin Bill,

German Alea

Organization(s)

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Description

Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

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