Insulation that works harder

We partner with EcoSmart Stud—a new standard in wall framing that delivers improved insulation performance, reduced material weight, and enhanced strength for better, smarter builds for our clients.

EcoSmart™ Stud's engineered openings allow spray foam or loose-fill insulation to flow through and fill the entire cavity, significantly improving the wall’s overall thermal performance.

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Why We Love It

The elegance of this solution lies in its simplicity: it serves as a direct replacement for a conventional exterior stud. Because studs account for 20–40% of a typical exterior wall, increasing their thermal performance elevates the efficiency of the entire building envelope. Additional benefits include:

The EcoSmart Stud removes 4–6 pounds of wood from each stud, resulting in a lighter overall assembly.
Its reduced weight improves handling on-site, while the engineered openings provide clear pathways for wiring—eliminating the need for drilling.
Delivers approximately a 40% increase in true wall-system performance with no changes to your construction approach—only the stud specification.
From one lumber shipment, more than 5 million pounds of wood pulp can be reclaimed and repurposed—eliminating the need to harvest 1,000+ additional trees. It’s a material-efficient solution that advances both sustainability and high-performance homebuilding.

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