Is there a general rule of thumb that dictates how much of an air gap must exist between a stud wall (or a double stud wall) and an outer wall before the outer wall is not considered a leaf of the design?
I apologize if this has been covered, but my search didn't turn up a result.
Thank you in advance!
-Bryan
How much air gap before a wall is not considered a leaf?
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 15170.
The short answer is no. The goos answer is that as the gap becomes greater, the gap is no longer "wasted space" but becomes usable floor area. I am certain you have slept in rooms with quadruple leaf partitions and noticed no sound from the room on the other side. Or at least coming through the partition,a s it would be through the openings. Are you in suspense after reading my last sentence? Think of hotel rooms across the hallway from each other. :shot: AndreIs there a general rule of thumb that dictates how much of an air gap must exist between a stud wall (or a double stud wall) and an outer wall before the outer wall is not considered a leaf of the design?
dunno, i'm sure i've heard things from across the hall i don't want to think about... :oops: then again, maybe that was due to lack of good seals on the doors :wink:Think of hotel rooms across the hallway from each other.
Agreed. Strategically located marine life is critical for best hotel room satisfaction. :love: Andre...maybe that was due to lack of good seals on the doors :wink:Think of hotel rooms across the hallway from each other.
This is form a couple of months back, but I sure did get a kick out of the marine life! :) Nice one!
Andre, as always, is right on top of every detail!!!! :)
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