Exterior Wood Stud Wall Detail

Studs provide a direct thermal path through the wall and reduce insulating efficiency.

Exterior wood stud wall detail.

Dwg pdf right click to save these files exterior wall at foundation eifs detail. Exterior wall fire detail physical data description test no. 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. Dwg pdf right click to save these files.

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. Studs are denser than the insulation and the cold travels through the studs and ignores the insulation. Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. 102 mm brick wythe alone provides a 1 hr fire resistance rating for the exterior surface of the wall.

Balloon frame exterior wall with eifs. Brick veneer wall assemblies with wood stud backing routinely attain fire ratings of up to 2 hr. A nominal 4 in. 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.