1. Double-walled construction: This design involves constructing two walls with an air gap between them for insulation.
2. Stud wall with insulation: This design includes a standard wall frame and batt insulation installed between the studs.
3. Insulated concrete forms (ICFs): This design uses prefabricated forms filled with insulating material, like foam, which creates a continuous insulation layer.
4. SIPS (structurally insulated panels): This design comprises two layers of oriented strand board (OSB) with insulation material like polyurethane foam sandwiched between them.
5. Masonry with insulation: This wall design combines a masonry exterior with an insulation layer on the interior side of the wall.
6. Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS): This design includes an insulation layer with an exterior cladding layer, often made of cement or acrylic finish.
7. Spray foam insulation: This design involves spraying a layer of foam insulation onto the interior side of the wall.
8. Insulation board with a vapor barrier: This design involves attaching an insulation board to the interior side of the wall, followed by a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from entering the insulation material.
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