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Advanced Wall Framing - Energy Star
Advanced WALLFRAMINGB uild efficiently, use less material, and save Energy !OFFICE OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMSENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYB uildings forthe 21st CenturyBuildings that are moreenergy efficient, comfortable,and s thegoal of DOE s Office of BuildingTechnology, State andCommunity Programs (BTS).To accelerate the developmentand wide application of energyefficiency measures, BTS: Conducts R&D on technologiesand concepts for Energy effi-ciency, working closely withthe building industry and withmanufacturers of materials,equipment, and appliances Promotes Energy /moneysaving opportunities to bothbuilders and buyers of homesand commercial buildings Works with state and localregulatory groups to improvebuilding codes, appliance stan-dards, and guidelines for effi-cient Energy use Provides support and grantsto states and communitiesfor deployment of Energy -efficient technologies andpracticesTechnology Fact SheetADVANCED FRAMINGA dvanced Framing refers to a variety of framingtechniques designed to reduce the amount oflumber used and waste generated in the con-struction of a wood-framed techniques include Designing homeson 2-foot mod-ules to makethe best use of common sheet goodsizes and reduce waste and labor.
into wall studs • Use full foam sheathing over other ap-proved wall bracing (e.g., metal strap-ping, let-in wood 1x ’ s). Specific requirements for these and other methods depend on wind and seismic zone, as well as the number of stories in the structure. The structural implications of sheathing make it a critical wall system component ...
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