October 9, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Flood Recovery Retrofit: Brick Wall Insulation Two ways to insulate a brick veneer wall, from the Inside Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing YouTube video
October 3, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Bahco Insulation Knife and Saw: "Works Really, Really, Really Well" For cutting rockwool insulation, retire your old bread knife and pick up a pair of these Insulation & Air Sealing Tools Video video
September 29, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airseal the Rim Joist and Wall Framing Connection Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail
September 11, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Jobsite Tip: Old Insulation and Hot Showers Don't Mix Rinse off with cold water before the hot shower. Insulation & Air Sealing Demolition Video video
July 18, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Raised Heel Roof Framing Options That Make Space For Insulation Whether using roof trusses or stick framing a roof frame, if you make space above the exterior walls, your energy performance will thank you. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail
July 17, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Smoke-Testing an Old House Before Renovations (Air Leaks You Can See!) Using theatrical smoke to illustrate air leakage pathways to customers and new employees Insulation & Air Sealing YouTube video
July 7, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Framing Tips for Walls with Thick ZIPs Exterior insulation can create transition problems. Here are a few solutions Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing Video video
May 30, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Radiant Barriers: 7 Minutes of BS—Building Science w/a Beat Thin foil can block massive amounts of heat transfer, but it needs a massive temperature difference to be effective. So, insulation sort of makes radiant barriers irrelevant. Insulation & Air Sealing Podcasts podcasts
April 27, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Cold Climate Passive House Retrofit in Connecticut A collection of five videos on a Passive House Retrofit in Sharon, CT (climate zone 5) executed by Ben Bogie, Built to Last, LLC Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Video aggregation
April 25, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Flashing Pipes, Framing, and Exhaust Vents in Exterior Walls For walls with a pre-applied weather barrier, make sure the tape is compatible with the WRB coating—or use a primer Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail