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If the details shown on this page [1] are right, these things are built in a silly way: the batt insulation between the steel studs is almost useless, and could
by alricb 12y ago
If the details shown on this page [1] are right, these things are built in a silly way: the batt insulation between the steel studs is almost useless, and could even lead to condensation problems [2].
[1] http://cargocollective.com/pickupsticks/filter/Prefab/Modular-Prefabrication-Part-I-Fundamentals http://cargocollective.com/pickupsticks/filter/Prefab/Modula...
[2] http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-005-a-bridge-too-far?topic=doctypes/insights http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-005-a-...
- brenschluss 12y agoAre you talking about the section detail in which the perimeter beam creates a thermal break? I suppose that the modules are insulated on 5 sides (minus the floor) - if the floor had rigid insulation, then you'd effectively have each unit be an enclosed box.