Metal stud walls.

airbase_567.pdf [1717Kb]
Quirouette R.L.
vapour barrier. construction detail, metal stud wall, building design, wall
Year:
1978
Bibliographic info:
In "Construction details for air tightness." DBR seminar/workshop October 1977 and January 1978. proceedings no.3 Ottawa April 1980.

Describes exterior walls of metal studs and gypsum board, used as infill walls in frame construction of industrial, commercial and high-rise residential buildings. Discusses problems of high thermal conductivity of such walls, and the application of a vapour barrier to reduce air leakage.

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