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PersnickityPenguin t1_j9e8drp wrote

Reply to comment by gravitologist in How do I find these g-d studs?? by WaterChestnutII

“Advanced” framing

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Dsiee t1_j9ekobf wrote

Well "Cheap" framing doesn't sound quite as nice on a quote.

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gravitologist t1_j9fkfsb wrote

Well, yes, there is less lumber and thus it’s less expensive. But it is arguably a superior construction method because there is less thermal bridging and so the insulation performs better.

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Dsiee t1_j9ix1dp wrote

I agree, I used much of the methodology in my recent build but it is still cheaper.

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