Wood framing / Discussions

...wood studs is building them in partnership with spray foam manufacturers that have changed to safer blower agents with lower GHGs (Greenhouse Gases), that would certainly be a mark in their favour in our opinion. There are two such manufacturers we know of so far, Demilec and Elastochem. The GWP (Global Warming Potenti...

...wood that may otherwise be wasted, so that is always a great idea. And further to that, whether you are using engineered or solid wood, sourcing it from sustainably managed forests that carry the FSC certification will further reduce your embodied energy. All the materials in your home will have an impact, and insulati...

...wood Sheathing – How they Work Choosing a Home Wrap (or Weather Resistant Barrier / WRB)  And our reluctance to give it a thumbs up or down in terms of water management is that we have questions about its permeability as part of a complete system depending on how and where you use it. so, can you tell us - what is your...