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UnBuild It | Episode 113: Energy Modeling - Necessary Evil?
Episode 113
There is HEED, BEopt, ResCheck, Energy Gauge, PHPP, etc. Three guys who don't do energy modeling and describe it as "drag me kicking and screaming" and "just like going to the dentist" sound off on this key element of high performance residential buildings.
UnBuild It | Episode 112: Confused spaces? Garages
Episode 112
Pete, confused? Pete takes the lead on garages and tries hard not to confuse Steve and Jake (not very successfully...). It's all about how garages are "conditioned" (heated, cooled, dehumidified, ventilated, and filtered) and just what uses the garage is designed for in comparison to the expectations homeowners have in terms of their use(s).
UnBuild It | Episode 111: Sills - Where Windows Meet Walls & Walls Meet Foundations
Episode 111
Listeners picked up on two places where perhaps Steve and Jake do not agree (can you imagine....?): Face-seal vs. Drained-rough-opening window/door installations and details at sill plates. After considerable "silliness" (that would be Steve's not Pete's pun...), Jake & Steve reconcile these apparent disagreements with lots of UnBuild It love for each other (WHAT???).
UnBuild It | Episode 109: Clients - Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em...
Episode 109
Client involvement is critical in any building project but boy, can this be a double-edged sword. We need our clients engaged but also need to manage their expectations, particularly given how much information/stuff is available online. The boys each give their perspective on both the importance and the corralling required for client involvement.
Unbuild It | Episode 108: Basements as Conditioned Living Space
Episode 108
How do you transform below-grade full foundations (also variously called pits, cellars, or basements and historically meant to be or tolerated as damp and cool and dark) into true living-conditioned spaces? We say add four continuous control layers, access to daylight and egress, thermal comfort, and good acoustics—make it a place to thrive as well as live (and even escape).
UnBuild It | Episode 106: WTF: Off-Site Building & Owner-GC?
Episode 106
Steve, Jake, and Pete discuss the advantages and challenges of off-site building, focusing on the advantages of combining Superior Walls for foundation and Harvest Homes for framing, and the benefits of modular construction for affordable housing.
UnBuild It | Episode 105: Q&A 2024 #4 - Ventilation Systems & Liquid Sealants
Episode 105
Whole house ventilation systems impact pressure balance in homes, and whether they accommodate pressure imbalances caused by exhaust fans and stack effect. Steve discusses the use of butyl or acoustical sealant for door sills, with Tremco being a favorite. Pete's resources include residential ventilation and pressure balancing.