UnBuild It | Episode 105: Q&A 2024 #4 - Ventilation Systems & Liquid Sealants

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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.

UnBuild It | Episode 104: High Performance Homebuilding in Austin, TX with Risinger BUILD's Tim Hill

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Tim Hill, an Austin homebuilder, collaborated with Matt over a decade ago to present his company's approach to architects, customers, and trades, emphasizing building science in all aspects.

UnBuild It | Episode 103: Pre-cast Foundations

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Steve and Pete have used Superior Walls, a leading US manufacturer of Precast Concrete panels, for high-performance below-grade walls. This system is engineered by the manufacturer, requires no cast footing, and can be completed in a day, regardless of weather conditions.

UnBuild It | Episode 102: Q&A - 2024 #3 - A funky Arkansas roof & a heat pump water heater install in Montana

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The text addresses three questions: venting a pyramidal roof with dormers, determining the optimal air supply and noise control for a heat pump water heater in a tight Montana home, and discussing venting hip roofs, HPWH ducting strategies, Northwest testing, and Aarow Building's Fujitsu water heater.

UnBuild It | Episode 101: Q&A - 2024 #2 - Open Joint Claddings

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The boys aim to answer two questions about whether open-joint claddings are better moisture-managed than traditional lap claddings. They mix banter, building science, and history, with a short video with Joe Lstiburek on open-joint claddings.

UnBuild It | Episode 100: Q&A - 2024 #1

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Bill B asks Pete about installing flangeless windows in deep wall assemblies, focusing on control layers and continuity. Pete provides resources such as BSC Window Installation Sequence, Steve Baczek's Build Show Build, and Wendy Water Testing Windows.

UnBuild It | Episode 99: Site Hydrology? Steve puts on his hydrologic engineer hat; Jake & Pete add their thinking caps...

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This podcast emphasizes the importance of site water management in building construction. It provides resources on building assessment, Superior Walls foundation system, and Wallace Stegner's Angle of Repose. The podcast also discusses cool site water management techniques for community-level land development.