While there are numerous high-performance wall systems, the authors focus here on three of the most practical methods to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above.

e shaft. LIFE SAFETY & FIRE-RESISTANT PROTECTION Shaftwall systems are non-load bearing, fire-rated wall assemblies that provide critical, life safety, fire-resistance protection for …

USG Shaft Wall Systems are engineered to withstand pressure loads and provide in-service impact resistance to ensure long-term performance and durability. Use this section to …

Wall bracing provides racking resistance against horizontal (lateral) racking loads from wind and earthquakes and prevents the wall studs from distorting in the plane of the wall (racking) in …

There is a simple way to determine whether your walls contain insulaion: Turn of the electricity and remove an electrical outlet or switch plate on an exterior wall; using a flashlight, look …

For projects in design, the wall designer will be provided the soil parameters to use in the design of the flexible wall system. For projects in construction, the soil and loading parameters for the …

Retaining wall structures can be gravity type structures, semi-gravity type structures, cantilever type structures, and counterfort type structures. Walls might be constructed from materials …