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Construction Cost Saver Number 6: Keeping Energy Saving Construction Costs Down (T36)
Provides details of energy-saving house construction utilizing 2x6 wall framing and special roof details to accommodate thicker than normal insulation. 4 pages. Out of print. Published 1974.
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Section: Wood Energy, Thermal, and Acoustic Performance
- Construction Cost Saver Number 6: Keeping Energy Saving Construction Costs Down (T36)
- What is the thermal conductivity of wood and how does it compare to other materials?
- Is there any criteria as to length of building with wood products in which a thermal expansion joint is required?
- What are the thermal R-values for wood?
- What is the "vented airspace"?