His crew is calling it the "Corson truss" — a hybrid member built up out of ripped 2x stock and short pieces of wood I-joist, used to fatten walls for super-insulation. Here, carpenter Luke Small stands on a truss web to test the system's strength. It's plenty rugged, says Corson — but on balance, he's not sure it's practical for the entire wall.
Energy-Efficient Framing, a.k.a. Advanced Framing - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Carolina Diversified Builders offers a wide range of construction technologies, including modular, log, timber frame and structural insulated panels.
Blue Heron EcoHaus: Adding Walls and Roof - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Editor's note: Kent Earle and his wife, Darcie, write a blog called Blue Heron EcoHaus, documenting their journey “from urbanites to ruralites” and the construction of a superinsulated house on the Canadian prairies. Their previous blog on GBA was called Dealing With Really Bad Water. The blog below was originally published in July 2015. (A complete list of Kent Earle's GBA blogs is provided in the “Related articles” sidebar below.)
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Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls - Fine Homebuilding
Whether you build new homes or remodel, these alternative framing techniques will allow you to reach R-40 or better.
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deep wall system – Blue Heron EcoHaus
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All About Larsen Trusses - GreenBuildingAdvisor
A Larsen truss is a type of wall truss used to build a thick wall — thick enough to provide room for above-average amounts of insulation. It was developed in 1981 by John Larsen, a builder in Edmonton, Alberta. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Larsen truss, the time has come for a definitive article on the invention. This report includes an interview with the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
Will Double Stud Wall Construction Bring Efficiency at a Modest Cost? - Fine Homebuilding
An owner-builder in western Washington State with a strict construction budget wonders how to get the energy efficiency she wants with what she has to spend.
Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls - Fine Homebuilding
Whether you build new homes or remodel, these alternative framing techniques will allow you to reach R-40 or better.
Building the NewenHouse Kit Home: Larsen Truss Remote Wall System
Guest blogger Sonya Newenhouse describes building the 12-inch remote Larsen Truss wall, which, combined with the OSB air barrier, will create a 16-inch-thick insulated wall system for the NewenHouse kit home.
Expressing an Attitude Through Home Improvements – Home Improvements Website
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A Net-Zero Home in Massachusetts - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Before we met, my clients had spent considerable time researching how to build a net-zero home. They read product literature, studied the economics, understood the benefits, and had a pretty intelligent understanding of construction methods and materials. This body of knowledge became the starting point for our discussions and direction.
Insulating scissor truss - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Hi, I am building my first house, what a project that has turned out to be but that's for another day. Anyways, our great room has scissor trusses for a nice pitched ceiling. I would like to have at least 24" of insulation to keep things nice and toasty in the winter. There is a 4' overhang outside on either end. I nailed a 24" high plywood leaving a vent space above where the red is on the layout. My question is what material and how to go about it. To use the high density cellulose is has…