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

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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.

ETW: Wall - Double Stud Wall Construction

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

ETW: Wall - Double Stud with Spray Foam Wall Construction

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

ETW: Wall - Truss Wall Construction

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.