Double wall

Double wall

Construction system in which two layers of studs are used to provide a thicker-than-normal wall system to accommodate extra insulation. The two walls are often separated by several inches to reduce thermal bridging through the studs and to provide additional space for insulation.

double wall

A masonry wall composed of two walls with a space between them; the space may be filled with a material such as fiberglass to provide additional thermal insulation and sound insulation.