All of this, Baczek explains, converts a wall that would have had an R-18 insulation value to one with R-31 at the studs and R-42 across the stud bays — quite an improvement.

Efficient insulation is all about the numbers, so lets take a look at what the rSTUD has to offer. The 2×6 has an r-value of 21 which makes it 3 times the efficiency of a typical 2×6 fir board ...

Q: I need some creative garage shelving ideas. I've got a limited budget, bare stud walls and no insulation, and I've accumulated countless small boxes of nails and screws, spray-paint cans, boxes ...

A: Studs are vertical pieces of wood that form a wall, and staggering them offers a couple of benefits. In above-ground applications, they help boost thermal insulation values by reducing the ...