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Posted by DL on June 10, 2004 at 18:43:22 from (216.67.186.250):
In Reply to: OT New home wall thickness posted by Kent on June 10, 2004 at 18:09:16:
Obviously building codes vary by location, but here in central Wyoming our local code was recently changed to mandate walls be built with 2 x 6 construction as a minimum... the intent is to improve thermal efficiency. You mentioned that the heavier lumber will be a bit more expensive initially, but I'd think you'll save that expense many times over in reduced utility costs... we think electricity & gas is expensive now... My guess is that "we ain't seen nothing yet!" In future years, that extra insulation might make a huge difference in your monthly outlay! My wife & I plan to build a new house next season... I'm considering walls 10" to 12" thick! I read some info on "superinsulated" houses built in Canada a few years ago... their total annual costs for heating/cooling were somewhere around $125.00... admittedly, that has been a few years back (when utilities weren't as high as they are now), but I still think building the most energy efficient house you can afford is a smart thing to do!
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