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Back to Search134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation
Season 1 Episode 134
Whole bunch of reasons to consider SIP building systems BUT switching from stick-framing is not a walk in the park. But UnBuild It has a ton of experience with SIPs. Next up: Just how stable are the …
Published on 5 months ago
133 - Deep Dive on That Pesky Transition: Top-of-Foundation/Bottom-of-Above-Grade Wall
Season 1 Episode 133
Should exterior above-grade wall sheathing or framing line up flush to the outside face of the foundation? Is sealing the bottom of the above-grade wall and foundation with a sill sealer product like…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
132 - The Pre-Construction Process?
Season 1 Episode 132
Plenty of reasons for the question mark: Pete wondered what this term really meant; Jake points out that for most of his career, he was not involved in this process as a builder; Steve gets pretty he…
Published on 6 months ago
131 - Two Q's: Isn't ZIP-R backwards? Shouldn't we rainscreen roofs as well as walls?
Season 1 Episode 131
Two great questions on which the boys pontificate in fine
form. Yes, ZIP-R is "backwards" (rigid insulation interior to
structural sheathing) but that does not mean that it doesn't work; it
does, just d…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
130 - Two Qs: Job Site Safety & Garage Moisture Management
Season 1 Episode 130
What could be more fun than yammering on about scary job site stories and just how confusing a space your garage can be? You listeners ask the damndest questions, so we just keep on cranking... Per u…
Published on 7 months ago
129 - A Crazy Space - Decks Over Garages (or worse) & Living Spaces
Season 1 Episode 129
The advice starts with "don't ever do this" and then dives into the details for doing it right: slope, overhangs, pedestal systems, step-down from house to deck, and truck liners. Wait, what? Jake de…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
128 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part III: Water Sources/Water Quality
Season 1 Episode 128
Different water sources lead to different water quality issues. Eric walks us through: sources of tap water; testing water; appropriate water treatment systems responding to the testing results; and …
Published on 8 months ago
127 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part II: How NOT to wait for hot water!
Season 1 Episode 127
Eric Aune would make the perfect Marvel Superhero Plumber. With tank versus Tankless water heaters, multiple small tanks, and on-demand recirc systems, Eric brings real-world insight to all sorts of…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
126 - All Things Water Heating with Eric Aune
Season 1 Episode 126
Eric provides Steve and Jake with a plumber's perspective on almost every residential, domestic hot water system available in the US. Stick around for terms like "cold water sandwich," "air-to-water,…
Published on 9 months ago
125 - Christine Williamson: From training building practitioners to teaching the next generation of architects
Season 1 Episode 125
Jake spends time at Virginia Tech with Christine Williamson, a leading building professional who integrates building science and architecture. In her first year as an Assistant Professor of Architect…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago