EcoSmart Stud 
The basement framing of the Edina home build is complete! This custom home in Edina features a walkout rambler design, which not only follows the slope of the lot towards the south side of the lot but also provides a spacious and well-lit basement area. This design allows for more natural light and a better view, making it a perfect fit for the beautiful surroundings of the lot.
Next Step: Primary Floor Framing
Next up for this new build home in Edina is the primary floor framing, which will go considerably faster than the basement. This home is energy modeled with 3″ of 2 lb closed cell spray foam rated at an R-22 for chamber insulation.
Sustainable 9 is using the 2×6 EcoSmart Perimeter Stud in the framing of this build to increase the R-value of the framing. The SPF already selected as chamber insulation will fill in the slot in the 2×6 EcoSmart Stud, raising the overall effective insulation value of the wall system. They did not need the extra thermal break provided by the 2×6 EcoSmart Field Stud to meet the Energy Star requirement for the exterior wall because of several design factors.This is a great example of why energy modeling is so valuable for home building in Edina.
Using just 2×6 EcoSmart Perimeter Studs saved money on the exterior wall costs. The savings allowed those funds to be diverted to other building costs!
Open House Coming Soon
We’ll be hosting an open house for this custom home in Edina with Sustainable 9, at this build after the dry-in. Keep watching this post for a date and time.