How to insulate the exterior of a timberframe house

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What ext. wall assembly is recommend for a timber frame house (heavy timber)?

Heath Jarrett Published: March 10, 2020, 11:38 p.m.Last updated: March 23, 2020, 10:21 a.m.

The building will be in U.S. climate zone 4. 60 inches of annual rain. Hot and very dry summers. Since it is wildfire prone, fire resistance is needed. Simple gable roofline with minimal eaves. Rect floorplan, slab on grade aligned on east west axis.

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