FAIRBANKS — Double wall construction is a good option for a high-performance wall in a cold climate. Double walls have been built since the early days of super-insulated houses in the 1970s and are ...

Q: When shopping for a condo, what should I look for in the way of insulation R values, studs, sheetrock, etc., that would point to construction that will mitigate noise? A: Look for R11 insulation, ...

Not to be confused with handsome men or breeding horses, studs are basically large vertical beams that help make up stud walls, whether they be structural or to partition rooms. Studs can be wood or ...

Two benefits come with building or remodeling with wood studs. The studs provide the strength and framework for the structure, and the empty spaces between the studs serve an important function, too: ...