Perhaps you've heard whisperings about staggered stud walls, possibly by people in trench coats and sunglasses pretending not ...

Although more cumbersome to install, blown-in insulations are popular as they completely fill all voids and spaces in the double-stud wall assembly ­— including the spaces between inner and ...

that would point to construction that will mitigate noise? A: Look for R11 insulation, double-stud wall construction and double layers of wallboard, said Bill Stewart managing partner of SSA ...

A: Studs are vertical pieces of wood that form a wall, and staggering them offers a couple of benefits. In above-ground applications, they help boost thermal insulation values by reducing the ...

Party walls: A better way to reduce noise is with staggered studs or even a double-stud wall. This alternative is reserved for major remodels or new construction where new walls are to be built.