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Construction Tip: Using Siding & Decking for Greater Energy Efficiency

Side view of siding and decking used for insulation The Objective: For the extremely energy conscious person, combine the R-value of traditional insulation with the thermal mass of wood.

Hint: Use standard 2x6 construction sandwiched between laminated log cabin siding on the outside and laminated T&G Decking on the inside. You end up with an R19 wall and the thermal mass of a 6x8 log.

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