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by bluGill 1030 days ago
Builders have gone back to 2x4 in cold climates. They put 2 inches of foam outside. The wood of studs is r5 even though the insulation is r19, so the continuous foam is better.

And in warm climates there were going to 2x6 as well as air conditioning needed the r value.