Wall assembly viewer

Preview wall construction details and materials

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The Wall Assembly Viewer helps architects and builders visualize wall construction details, material layers, and thermal properties. Browse standard wall assemblies including wood frame, CMU, steel stud, and specialty walls.

Understanding wall assembly composition is essential for construction detailing, thermal performance analysis, and material specification. The viewer shows layer-by-layer construction with thicknesses, materials, and R-values.

Browse wall assemblies by category (exterior, interior, specialty) to view detailed layer compositions, total thickness, R-values, and material descriptions. Use the tool to understand standard construction practices and select appropriate wall systems for your projects.

Features

Everything you need

Multiple wall assembly types
Layer-by-layer visualization
Material thickness display
R-value information
Exterior and interior walls
Construction detail reference
Thermal performance data

How it works

Simple workflow

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Browse wall assemblies by category
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View layer composition and materials
3
See material thicknesses
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Review R-values and thermal performance
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Apply to project specifications

Use cases

Built for real-world scenarios

Construction detailing

Reference standard wall assemblies for construction document preparation.

Thermal analysis

Understand R-values and thermal performance of different wall systems.

Material specification

Select appropriate wall assemblies based on performance requirements.

Code compliance

Verify wall assemblies meet energy code and building code requirements.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A wall assembly is the complete construction system including all layers: exterior finish, weather barrier, sheathing, insulation, framing, vapor barrier, and interior finish. Each layer serves specific functions.

R-value measures thermal resistance—higher R = better insulation. Typical: Wood frame walls R-13 to R-23, CMU walls R-10 to R-20. Total R-value = sum of individual layer R-values.

Wood frame (2×4 or 2×6 studs), CMU (concrete block), Steel stud, ICF (insulated concrete forms), and specialty walls (curtain wall, precast). Each has different performance characteristics.

Consider: climate zone (R-value requirements), building type, cost, constructability, and performance needs (thermal, acoustic, fire). Energy codes specify minimum R-values by climate zone.

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