These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
Exterior wood stud wall detail.
A nominal 4 in.
Brick veneer wall assemblies with wood stud backing routinely attain fire ratings of up to 2 hr.
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This is a detail of an exterior wall finished with eifs at the foundation.
Balloon frame exterior wall with eifs.
102 mm brick wythe alone provides a 1 hr fire resistance rating for the exterior surface of the wall.
This is a detail of a balloon framed exterior wall with a stucco finish.
Studs provide a direct thermal path through the wall and reduce insulating efficiency.
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Studs are denser than the insulation and the cold travels through the studs and ignores the insulation.
Wd stud 5 8 sheetrock brand gypsum panels firecode rating applicable to fire n c core interior 1 foamed plastic and 1 2 plywd siding exposure on interior 2 x 4 16 o c 3 1 2 thermafiber fs 15 blankets face only.
This phenomenon can reduce the insulating capacity of a wood stud wall by 40 and by 60 when steel studs are used.
Comments system applications rating reference 1 hr.