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A method and apparatus adapted to insulate a buck of a wall of a dwelling such as a house. The method of the present invention includes placing an elongated, generally rigid insulating member having a height of about 92 and ⅝inches, a width of about 3.5 inches and a depth of about 2 inches within a

A method and apparatus adapted to insulate a buck of a wall of a dwelling such as a house. The method of the present invention includes placing an elongated, generally rigid insulating member having a height of about 92 and ⅝inches, a width of about 3.5 inches and a depth of about 2 inches within a buck of a wall while the wall is under construction. The buck itself is formed by fixedly securing a pair of 2×4 inch studs on opposite side portions of a third 2×4 inch stud, to thereby place inner surfaces of the 2×4 inch studs about 3.5 inches apart. A third 2×4 inch stud is positioned such that an outer surface thereof is substantially flush with rearward edge surfaces of the pair of 2×4 inch studs, to thereby form an elongated cavity having a width of about 3.5 inches and a depth of about 2 inches, the cavity representing the buck. The insulating member is manually, slidably inserted into the buck while the wall is under construction, and preferably in a horizontal position relative to the ground. A sheet of sheathing is then secured over forward edge surfaces of the pair of 2×4 inch studs and an outer surface of the insulating member. The insulating member substantially occupies the buck and significantly reduces air flow within the buck, to thereby help prevent air from reaching an interior area of the dwelling. The insulating member itself is preferably formed of a styrofoam-like material which may be easily transported to and handled at a work site.

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A method for insulating a buck area of a wall at a work site with an elongated insulating member having a pre-determined height, length and width, and a predetermined shape, said method comprising the steps of: forming at least one buck in a wall by securing first and second studs a predetermined di

A method for insulating a buck area of a wall at a work site with an elongated insulating member having a pre-determined height, length and width, and a predetermined shape, said method comprising the steps of: forming at least one buck in a wall by securing first and second studs a predetermined distance apart and securing a third stud transversely between said first and second studs at rearwardmost end portions of said first and second studs, to thereby form an elongated cavity opening outwardly relative to said third stud representing said buck, said cavity having approximate dimensions in accordance with dimensions of said insulating member; slidably inserting said elongated insulating member securely within said buck, while at said work site, to substantially occupy said buck, an outer surface of said elongated insulating member being flush with forward edge surfaces of said first and second studs; and placing a sheet of sheathing over said buck such that an inner surface of said sheathing is in abutting contact with forward edge surfaces of said first and second studs and said outer surface of said elongated insulating member.