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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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Author(s)
Risinger
Organization(s)
Build with Matt Risinger
Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 1

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Author(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Organization(s)
CCHRC
Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 1 of 2.

How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 2

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Author(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Organization(s)
CCHRC
Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 2 of 2.

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Author(s)
Benesch
Organization(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.

Sealing walls to foundation using SIGA tape

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Author(s)
Todd Usher
Organization(s)
Addison Homes
Video describing how to seal the intersection between the concrete foundation wall and polystyrene foam exterior sheathing of the framed wall above using SIGA tape, which exhibits adhesion to both polystyrene and concrete so that the joint is both water and airtight.

Sill Plates (1)

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Video describing how to properly air seal sill plates.

Your Northern Home: Walls

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Author(s)
Benesch
Organization(s)
Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
Video describing how walls in cold climates must address three key issues: air leakage, moisture movement, and conductive heat losses.