Wd stud 5 8 sheetrock brand gypsum panels firecode rating applicable to fire n c core interior 1 foamed plastic and 1 2 plywd siding exposure on interior 2 x 4 16 o c 3 1 2 thermafiber fs 15 blankets face only.
Exterior wood stud wall detail.
This is a detail of an exterior wall finished with eifs at the foundation.
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.
A nominal 4 in.
Brick veneer wall assemblies with wood stud backing routinely attain fire ratings of up to 2 hr.
Comments system applications rating reference 1 hr.
Studs are denser than the insulation and the cold travels through the studs and ignores the insulation.
This is a detail of a balloon framed exterior wall with a stucco finish.
Studs provide a direct thermal path through the wall and reduce insulating efficiency.
Dwg pdf right click to save these files exterior wall at foundation eifs detail.
This phenomenon can reduce the insulating capacity of a wood stud wall by 40 and by 60 when steel studs are used.
These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
Balloon frame exterior wall with eifs.
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