Thermal Studs are so nice, I used them on my project and used closed cell, its performance is absurd. I also did closed cell under slab and taped closed cell foam board above slab. No regrets
I wonder if it wouldn't also make sense to use the naked T-studs in other areas like bathroom/shower walls that need to be flat, but also might be able to take advantage of the truss gap for running water, drain, and vent lines. Drains might be a little tricky though. Might have to order the studs long, do some math, and trim the studs in such a way that the webbing is offset at the same rate as the drain line. Or would that even be cost effective compared to LSL? I'll have to keep that in the back of my head for later. Heck, with a little notching you could probably get away with ERV and/or high velocity HVAC tubing too.
Love the 2x8 T-Studs. I know the compressive strength is supposed to be that of a 2x8, but what about shear strength? Can you use these to make a beefy, wind resistant house? I'm imagining 3.5" of closed cell foam in there with an R15 rockwool batt on top of it, and sheathing with 3/4" plywood, with all the Simpson screws tying things together.
So what is the explanation behind the elevation change from a historical perspective? It sounds and looks entirely aesthetic. Are they saying they just want a "visual break" in the plane of the wall? Never mind the current siding and its style? That 1 inch change really seems like a huge ask for little to no added value. Builder patience!
T Stud claims something like 3X or more. I forget what exactly but, yes, they are stronger because they have two strength axis because of the directions of the studs.
We cover your question in two weeks time here in an upcoming video. However the short answer is that they do the same thing and doing them together makes each perform better. Could you do without one or the other, probably. But both is great.
Thermal Studs are so nice, I used them on my project and used closed cell, its performance is absurd. I also did closed cell under slab and taped closed cell foam board above slab. No regrets
I wonder if it wouldn't also make sense to use the naked T-studs in other areas like bathroom/shower walls that need to be flat, but also might be able to take advantage of the truss gap for running water, drain, and vent lines. Drains might be a little tricky though. Might have to order the studs long, do some math, and trim the studs in such a way that the webbing is offset at the same rate as the drain line. Or would that even be cost effective compared to LSL? I'll have to keep that in the back of my head for later. Heck, with a little notching you could probably get away with ERV and/or high velocity HVAC tubing too.
I’d like to hear more of your analysis of LVL vs LSL vs T-Studs.
Tstuds are twice as strong as LVL and LSL in axial compression. Tstuds are certified to hold 8,600 lbs.
Makes a lot of sense to me. Great stuff
Love the 2x8 T-Studs. I know the compressive strength is supposed to be that of a 2x8, but what about shear strength? Can you use these to make a beefy, wind resistant house? I'm imagining 3.5" of closed cell foam in there with an R15 rockwool batt on top of it, and sheathing with 3/4" plywood, with all the Simpson screws tying things together.
So what is the explanation behind the elevation change from a historical perspective? It sounds and looks entirely aesthetic. Are they saying they just want a "visual break" in the plane of the wall? Never mind the current siding and its style? That 1 inch change really seems like a huge ask for little to no added value. Builder patience!
The ask from the city is based in the idea that older buildings didn’t have long unbroken walls so new buildings shouldn’t either.
What a pro! I did have a question about these T-studs... Is it quite a bit stronger than a regular stud of the same size?
T Stud claims something like 3X or more. I forget what exactly but, yes, they are stronger because they have two strength axis because of the directions of the studs.
Nice 🤘
Is this a repost by any chance? Because I swear I've seen this video before, and if not, then I'm getting a serious case of déjà vu lmao
This youtube publishes my Build Show content from a year ago. You may have seen this before.
@@jake.bruton.aarow.building Okay, that explains! I thought I was losing it for a moment XD. Love the content either way, though, old or new!
Why use zip-r with the t-studs?
We cover your question in two weeks time here in an upcoming video. However the short answer is that they do the same thing and doing them together makes each perform better. Could you do without one or the other, probably. But both is great.
Murica. The land of the free. Where the local authority (!) tell you to put a 2" step in your wall.
Isn't elevation describing the vertical dimension?
Most times, yes. In this sense the city uses it to ask for the building to coastline. Their definition, not mine.