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by nemomarx 400 days ago
You probably only use this wood for the frame, or spread through the rest of the wooden structures like rebar?
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Wood used in framing has a small r value because of the air. The timber on the exterior prevents all the energy transfer.

The loss of r value can be off set with two 2x4 frames. As strong as a 2x6 wall and about the same price. Added benefit is air gaps.