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Advanced Wall Framing

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
SEI,
DOE
Description
Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.

Characterization of Framing Factors for Wood-Framed Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Carpenter Stephen C,
Schumacher Christopher
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.