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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shenton Apr 25, 2010.
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Mike Shenton replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
I think you will be sorry with anything but sips or wrap and strap.
Ron Mulligan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Thanks Jake, wow I guess I never got the notice I had a message. I understand about the R value with a 2X4 wall but from what I am reading about the new spray-in insulation R20 can be achieved. The same spray-in insulation also provides the needed…
Jake Lappan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
timber frames are designed to support vertical or gravity loads not lateral loading from wind or seismic loading. you will have to think about designing some of the stud infill walls as a shear walls. you will not be able to get R-20 with 2x4…
Ron Mulligan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Thanks for the link Wes. We really enjoyed looking at your hard work! It must be hard to leave home!
Congrats on such a fine job.
Thanks
Ron
Ron Mulligan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Hey Chris, I LOVE DSCN0082! This is exactly the look I want. Now to keep the gaps from appearing. I guess that is the money maker right? I have heard of a new foam seal on the market but have not been able to find any info on it. If dry timbers are…
Chris Wood replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Hey Ron,
There was a company called Maine Post & Beam that built this way in the 70's and 80's---mostly in the colder drier winter climates and the effect of "vapor drive" and rot on studs and timbers became apparent during…
Wes Loder replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Ron: I posted four pictures of our house in the photos section this week. You can see a lot more on my personal blog: Enjoy, and would love to hear comments. WES
Ron Mulligan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Preferred wood in the area is Douglas Fir, usually consisting of 8X8 for post and beam construction. For the exterior finish I was thinking of Hardie Planking. There would be enough thickness to use 2X4 construction with a spray foam insulation…
Wes Loder replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
What is the preferred timber wood in your area? Woods other than oak normally demand thicker dimensions. This could give you more wiggle room in terms of allowing the showing off of interior timbering. What kind of exterior finish do you have in…
Ron Mulligan replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Thanks for the reply Wes. I would not say I am opposed but do like the idea of enjoying my work from the outside as well as the inside. We are not in an area of oak timbers so do not have that option. As for being harder to create the joints when…
Wes Loder replied to Ron Mulligan's discussion 'Infill panels'
Why are you opposed to "surrounding the house with another structure?" Do you want a half-timber effect? If you want efficiency, least construction work, high R value and the maximum interior space and view of a timber frame structure,…
Infill panels
I am about to build a timber frame house but am very opposed to surrounding the house with another structure.I understand that there might be issues with warm/cold but wonder if starting with dry wood could solve it. My idea is to use standard 2X4 or 2X6 (to meet R20) stick frame between the timbers. Has anyone have any experience with this? I would appreciate any help I can get and thank you in advance.RonSee More
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