Conventional vs. Strapped-Wall Comparison

Strapped vs Conventional Wall Comparison:

(based on 8’x25’ Wall w/2 4’x5’ Windows)

Solid Framing: 6.5% vs 15.8%

Heat Loss in Solid 2x6 Studs, Plates & Strapping:

19.18% vs 41.74%

Heat Loss in Double 2x10 Insulated Headers:

3.43% vs 3.56%

Heat Loss in 7” vs 5-1/2” Insulated Cavity:

52.60% vs 54.70%

Heat Loss in Studs w/Insulated Strapping Cavity:

15.91% vs 0%

Heat Loss in Stud Cavity w/2x2 Strapping:

8.89% vs 0%

Heat Loss Attributable to Glazing:

67.22% vs 59.72%