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Next construction debate 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls?

Ok for those who followed along and participated in the siding discussion, thank you, but now am questioning the next topic.

Some builders here use 2x6s and others 2x4s and each say their way is superior in terms of total r value with the assistance of condensed/compressed (?) insulation, foam board, tyvek, etc.
One also said that with 2x6 the max total r value obtained is only 15.7 when entered into some r value calculator.
(Hope I remembered this all correctly it s been quite a bit of information).

Thanks as always. Jeremy
Old 09-10-2013, 10:22 AM
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