This is a detail of an exterior wall finished with eifs at the foundation.
Exterior wood stud wall detail.
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Studs are denser than the insulation and the cold travels through the studs and ignores the insulation.
Exterior wall fire detail physical data description test no.
Balloon frame exterior wall with eifs.
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These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
This is a detail of a balloon framed exterior wall with a stucco finish.
This phenomenon can reduce the insulating capacity of a wood stud wall by 40 and by 60 when steel studs are used.
Studs provide a direct thermal path through the wall and reduce insulating efficiency.
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Framing methods exterior wall construction balloon framing eastern is not widely used except for gable end walls the exterior studs run from the top of the foundation to the top of the highest level because the wall members are continuous from foundation to roof fewer horizontal members are used thus less shrinkage of wood as it dries.
102 mm brick wythe alone provides a 1 hr fire resistance rating for the exterior surface of the wall.
A nominal 4 in.