In timber frames with external insulation, the wood structural frame becomes part of the thermal mass of the house because the insulation is outside of it, allowing the interior wood to maintain temperature stability—remaining at 72 degrees if brought to that temperature.

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Pat Henan

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when it's 72 degrees when all of this is 72 degrees it stays that way because the insulation is on the outside of it

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Timber Frame vs Conventional Stick FrameShelter Institute
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:52:18 AM

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