I'm not a builder but this video is compelling for exterior framing.  Danl

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxDSulcLpAE

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That's just too cool. From a builder's perspective, the labor savings alone would be substantial. For the home owner, the obvious long term advantages are worth every penny.

Now you attach your plastic electrical box to the stud, then you bring the cable (Romex) into the box. Code requires you to install a staple within 8 inches of the box, BUT you MUST be 1 1/2 inches from the edge of the stud so missed sheetrock screws won’t penetrate the cable. I don’t see how this would be possible with these studs, the other option is to mount supports on the studs to hold the cable, more work, more money. I’m sure they’ve figgered out a way to do this. Not having to drill through the studs is an advantage. I’m wondering if NEC has examined these from the electricians reference point. Didn’t watch the entire video, wonder what the cost difference is. 

2 hours ago, Artie said:

Now you attach your plastic electrical box to the stud, then you bring the cable (Romex) into the box. Code requires you to install a staple within 8 inches of the box, BUT you MUST be 1 1/2 inches from the edge of the stud so missed sheetrock screws won’t penetrate the cable. I don’t see how this would be possible with these studs, the other option is to mount supports on the studs to hold the cable, more work, more money. I’m sure they’ve figgered out a way to do this. Not having to drill through the studs is an advantage. I’m wondering if NEC has examined these from the electricians reference point. Didn’t watch the entire video, wonder what the cost difference is. 

See page 26,27 from the field guide.  Danl

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59cce8bba9db0941ea92e75f/t/5b52301bf950b7bcf7e84090/1532112925219/FieldGuide.pdf

Interesting stuff.  When I win the lottery I plan on trying it out.....

I can see the plumbers and electricians having issues with them, first couple of times they work with it. Also if they bid on a job, not knowing that these are the studs being used.

Very cool.

I think the regular 2x6 studs is the only way to go for walls...…. It looks to me like that will add much more labor cost with the new invention. 

  Do I see just one header board on top of the stud wall.

Please check out infofast external insulation.

https://www.insofast.com/explore/project-prep-before-you-install-insofast.html

The EX 2.5 is eactly for what he is calling thermal bridging and much less expensive and better.