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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.