T-Studs (Anyone seen these yet?)
Last Post 02 Jun 2019 07:07 PM by Dilettante. 5 Replies.
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01 Jun 2019 07:36 AM
https://youtu.be/mxDSulcLpAE

Essentially they're a truss.  2x3 caps with dowels.  Then the gap is filled with foam.

They're CLAIMING R20 for a 2x6 replacement and R32 for a 2x8 replacement.
They also apparently sell foam-free studs if you're going to spray-foam your home anyhow.
Frame, run wiring, plumbing, etc.  Foam it all in.  Looks like the unit strength of such a wall would be impressive.
Also, these can be used to build insulated headers for doors and windows too.

No, it's not ICF or SIPs.  But it DOES look like an interesting alternative.
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01 Jun 2019 11:00 AM
Very cool....thanks for sharing...
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01 Jun 2019 01:28 PM
No problem. You stumble across interesting stuff in weirdest places.
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02 Jun 2019 02:36 AM
I haven’t seen that variant, but have I seen similar built on site for likely less cost. Just two 2x4 studs spaced 8.5” apart using a couple 2x4 blocks. Walls are foamed 3” deep and R19 batts are used. 2x12” are used for the sill plates. It all comes down to how much R-value is appropriate for the local climate and the cost of getting it... Having a 3.5” wide stud is a nice feature.
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02 Jun 2019 01:32 PM
I like the features of the T-studs and hope that they will be available at local lumber yards soon. Otherwise, most builders will not be aware of T-studs.
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02 Jun 2019 07:07 PM
Talk with your local lumber yards about becoming distributors.
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