I'm curious as to what the common/best practice is for thick walls. A Larsen-truss type wall is 12" thick, for a total thickness of 20" once an 8" post is included. I've seen one where a 2' wide perimeter of plywood was laid atop 2x sills. The deck was built to the width of the foundation walls with 1' of the plywood extending out from beneath the deck to support the walls. Granted, the trusses are not carrying any load, but it just seemed a bit flimsy.
What is the method used for a straw bale / timber frame house?
