Wood walls/ Discussions

Does using T & G wood plank instead of drywall affect where we put the vapor & air barrier?

...woodor interior plywoodwallswill not make any difference to the ideal location of the vapour barrier (or ‘vapor’ barrier depending on your country) since the...

Posted by Sue Colbourne Nov. 9, 2019, 6:16 p.m. Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 3 Responses

Fill gap between wood stud wall and closed cell foam or fill the stud bays?

...wallsin my baserment with 2.25" of close cell spray foam on the concretewalls. The studwallsare 3-5" " from the close cell spray foam. I can either (try to)...

Posted by B Mac Dec. 13, 2021, 6:31 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

在核心木住宅设计中,你会使用什么样的地板辐射采暖?

...woodwallsare not very airtight, so you're going to need some juice in that system of yours if you want a cozy home. Building cordwoodwallsis not super comm...

Posted by John Yoho Feb. 6, 2020, 10:59 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

Where does a vapour barrier go when building a shed in southern Ontario?

...wallswith 1/2 plywoodexterior sheathing, R14 roxul batts and the infamous 6 mil poly. The ceiling is R40 pink as I got a good deal, and figure if it cost the ...

Posted by Charley Nelson Nov. 5, 2020, 10:09 a.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

我在哪里可以买到做天花板的木板?

...WoodCeilings & Cost compared to Drywall If not, have a look since there are different examples of style,wood类型和完成。We aren't suppliers ofwood, m...

Posted by zulie alnahas Aug. 23, 2020, 6:01 p.m. Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 Responses

Can you insulate a concrete block basement walls with only rockwool?

...wallsare concrete block and we have 2 sides done with interior plastic membrane to french drain and sump pump, one side exterior waterproofing, and one side wi...

Posted by Aarne Valikangas Jan. 1, 2021, 9:22 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

What kind of non-toxic exterior sheathing can be used in place of plywood?

...woodcalled Purebond from Columbia Forest Products in case you will have any plywoodon the interior. I called the company to check and they tell me that it isn...

Posted by pier charter 2020年6月4日下午1:12 Wood and organic materials 1 Responses

什么是最好的木材类型和染色墙板?

...woodcoating. Thewoodis quite well-protected, but it was rather laborious and an amusing logistical challenge to prepaint 5 coats on a huge amount of boards...

Posted by Ford Clements June 9, 2022, 10:23 a.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

How can I insulated the outside walls of a workshop without doing harm?

...walls. It’s well explained on this page – How to Insulate ExteriorWallsfrom the Outside Your current plan concerns me a bit, so I’ll try to lay out the va...

Posted by Charley Nelson Aug. 27, 2021, 9:28 a.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 3 Responses

How do you insulate concrete basement walls and avoid mould?

...walls, since the source of moisture that could damage thewalls不是室内空气中的湿度,而是来自地面和混凝土的湿度。短的…

Posted by William Hunter Feb. 22, 2021, 11:40 a.m. Basements improvements 2 Responses

Do frost lines where studs are on a wall show a failure of spray foam insulation?

...woodframe construction would always include continuous insulation on the exterior ofwalls, without that you may see indications of thermal bridging through st...

Posted by Gerald Crozier July 22, 2019, 10:24 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 1 Responses

Is the ZIP sheathing system good or bad for water control?

...woodstrapping Verticalwoodstrapping 2” or 4” mineral wool insulation OSB sheathing c/w fully adhered exterior sheathing membrane OR Zip system 2x6 wa...

Posted by Trevor Prinz Nov. 26, 2019, 4:03 p.m. Walls and Roofs 5 Responses

What is the best way to do wall construction using Charred Cedar Siding?

...woodor carbonizedwoodsiding, also known as Shou Sugi Ban, is a a matter of slightly charring the outside surface of thewood. See our page here that explains...

Posted by Dobie Cheung June 6, 2020, 10:44 p.m. Exterior cladding 1 Responses

Does electricity free pellet stove comes in 23'' or less to fit my wall ?

...woodpellet stoves use electricity to operate , so we assume you are talking about one of the the two electricity-free pellet stove models here –Woodpellet ...

Posted by Peter Kutschy April 21, 2020, 3:40 p.m. Wood stove and biomass heat 1 Responses

What is the best way to insulate a 2x8 wall?

...walls我在外面会很小心,因为太多的产品会抑制水分流失的能力。That’s what we like about mineral wool, it’s the ...

Posted by Michael Sweglar 2020年7月8日上午10:43 Wall assemblies - new construction 3 Responses

Do you have an updated recommendation for attaching exterior mineral wool insulation?

你是否有更新的关于添加你几年前建立的外部矿棉的建议?我们在LEED Pl上附加矿棉绝缘材料的方式…

Posted by Fred D Aug. 31, 2020, 1:07 p.m. Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

...woodstuds is building them in partnership with spray foam manufacturers that have changed to safer blower agents with lower GHGs (Greenhouse Gases), that would...

Posted by Lee Watt 2019年6月3日上午10:57 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 Responses

What is the best way to put siding on an older home without causing it to rot?

...wallsare constructed of 2x4 studs with no insulation and lumber sheathing on the inside and outside of the wall. The interior of thewallsis lathe and plaster...

Posted by Richard Reinert April 18, 2021, 12:32 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 0 Responses