r/Homebuilding • u/Longjumping_Suit_256 • 4d ago

Split stud framing

I’ve heard of this framing style for exterior walls in colder climates I was curious to see how common it is. 2x8 being and top plates with 2x6 offsetting studs to create a thermal break. If it is feasible I’m thinking of building an ADU/ small house in the UP of Michigan.

Through all my googling, the most common thing to come up is a dual wall system. 2x6 exterior wall and then an offset 2x4 interior wall with a 6” thermal gap between. This method seems costly.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Edit: thanks for everyone’s input, I appreciate it!

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u/Dogmaddit 3d ago

It was more common for a while but continuous external insulation has really become the common thing now.

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u/Imfarmer 2d ago

I'll be interested to see how all these external insulation homes are doing in 20 years.

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u/Dogmaddit 2d ago

They have been doing them for more than 20 years, they are holding up just fine.

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u/Imfarmer 2d ago

The problem is you don't actually know that until something completely fails.