UNINSULATED TSTUD™

Previously the BareNaked Tstud™, the Un-Insulated Tstud™ is like the R19 Tstud™ but without the foam core. Since around 39% of builders use different types of insulation like blown-in fiberglass, cellulose, mineral wool, or spray-in foam, the Un-Insulated Tstud™ lets the builder fill the space of the Un-Insulated Tstud™ and the cavity with their chosen insulation to create consistent insulation throughout the structure.

96% Complete Thermal Break Through The Stud

Patent #10731332

  • 2x6 - 5.5” Un-Insulated Tstud™

    Lengths Available: 92 5/8”, 8’, 104 5/8”, 9’, 10’, and 12’

    2x8 - 7.25” Un-Insulated Tstud™

    92 5/8”, 8’, 104 5/8”, 9’, 10’, 12’, 14‘* and 16’* (*special order only)

  • 5.5” Un-Insulated Tstud™:

    Certified to hold 3600# in axial load with a #2 SPF bottom plate

    Certified to hold 5600# in axial load with a LSL or LVL bottom plate

    7.25” Un-Insulated Tstud™:

    Certified to hold 4400# in axial load with a #2 SPF bottom plate

    Certified to hold 7565# in axial load with a LSL or LVL bottom plate

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KEY BENEFITS

  1. ASTM Certified, DrJ and Qualtim has tested the Un-Insulated Tstud™ to date and have certified that the Un-Insulated Tstud™ is able to hold, in axial compression loading, up to 3,665# if the top and bottom plate material is of a #2 spf (spruce pine fir) and up to 5,665# if the plate material is of a LSL or a LVL material. Typical spf #2-2x6 studs only hold 2,200# in axial loading.

  2. Because of the strength value proposition of the Un-Insulated Tstud™, most homes and structures have been built at 24” on center; saving up to 24% of the studs and the 2,000 fasteners attached to them.

  3. The Un-Insulated Tstud™ wall assembly provides a complete* thermal break through the wall - hot or cold.

  4. 95.9% complete thermal break with a 2x6 top and bottom plate. 98% complete thermal break with Tstud™ top and bottom plates.

  5. All wind load tables are in the Technical Evaluation Report (TER), but most can be used up to 24” on center in wind loads 1-5 and the taller walls typically up to 16” on center.

  6. The Un-Insulated Tstud™ will ultimately offer a sound transmission rating as well but is untested at this time.

  7. The adhesive used in making the Un-Insulated Tstud™ pass all applicable heat, fire, and moisture testing for the products to be used in the stated structural scenarios within the TER’s. 

  8. Hurricane + Seismic Compliant