Jake Bruton welcomes special guest Randy Williams, editor of Green Building Advisor, to tour a custom home project and discuss the home's air control strategy. Their conversation focuses on creating a continuous air barrier through thoughtful detailing at the roof, walls, foundation, windows, and ceiling assemblies. Jake explains how materials such as ZIP System sheathing, insulated wall panels, and membrane transitions work together to maintain airtightness while keeping mechanical systems inside the conditioned building envelope. The discussion highlights practical decisions around durability, cost, constructability, and reducing complexity by limiting material transitions. Throughout the project, the emphasis remains on building envelope performance, air sealing, moisture management, and high-performance residential construction.

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