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Perpetual Remodeling Syndrome: Wall construction technologies

by Kelly Smith, Posted May 16th 2008 12:00PM

Filed Under: fix-it, weekend projects, framing and drywall, staying green, Tools, remodeling, Perpetual Remodeling Syndrome

Traditional wood stud framing

Whether you're planning to build a new home, remodel your existing home, build an outdoor storage shed, or put up an addition, you've got choices when it comes to the wall you erect. Some of these choices are more traditional and some of them are newer, green building technology.

Lets take a look at these choices and the pros and cons of each. We'll start with the more traditional methods and journey up the time line.

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Tags: energy-star, featured, green-building, insulated-concrete-forms, metal-stud-framing, remodeling, residential-construction, structural-insulated-panels, wall-building, wood-framing

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  • Frank Townend
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    5-18-2008 @9:54AM
    Frank Townend said...

    Terrific article Kelly! Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

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