Super-Insulated Houses

10.17.2009 | 15:10:03 pm | Posted by Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture

I am pleased to introduce a new expert panelist at www.greenhomebuilding.com. Robert Riversong has created his own form of the Larsen Truss building system, and specializes in super-insulated houses. He teaches these techniques, and many other subjects, at the Yestermorrow School in Vermont.In an article about his work, Robert states, I've been using and modifying the Larsen Truss super-insulated wall system for 20 years and can build a 12 thick wall (R-40+) with no more lumber than a conventional 2x6 house, in part because I eliminate exterior wall sheathing and use t-braces and full 3/4 ...

 
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