Home owners and builders today are increasingly concerned about ways to help reduce energy costs and create the most comfortable homes possible. One of the most important steps in improving energy ...

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, ...

A: Studs are vertical pieces of wood that form a wall, and staggering them offers a couple of benefits. In above-ground applications, they help boost thermal insulation values by reducing the amount ...

Looking to hang something on your wall? You’ll need to find a stud (and not the kind with broad shoulders and a square jaw). Studs are vertical 2-by-4-inch beams that make up the frame of your house.