May 10, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 A GTFO Approach to IAQ Getting indoor air pollutants OUT of the living space is one way to improve indoor air quality. HVAC & Mechanicals Design Video video
May 5, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 Building Resilience (4): Three Exterior Wall Assemblies ZIP System R-12 insulated sheathing covers a regularly framed wall, a shear wall, and a firewall Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
May 4, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Know How: Quick-Release Knot Streamline your string line strategy Framing Video video
April 28, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience (3): A Frostproof, Waterproof, Warm, and Dry Foundation A basement built with frost heave in mind Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video video
April 27, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 A Gut Rehab and Addition Double the Size of a Minneapolis Foursquare A four-part journey into the layers, techniques, and thinking behind the OA Awesome Wall Concrete & Masonry Framing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Design Video aggregation
April 20, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience (2): Design and Demolition Strategy A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space. Demolition Design Video video
April 7, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience: Pilot Episode—Beginning in the Middle of Remodeling A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic Framing Siding & Exterior Trim Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Safety Design Video video
March 10, 2023 Updated: July 14, 2023 Weatherization Nation 8: Thermal Bridge Busting and Season Recap Closed-cell spray foam in a two-part froth pack is a fast and effective way to eliminate thermal bridges and air leaks in building assemblies Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
March 9, 2023 Updated: July 14, 2023 Slipping (Sticky) Roof Membrane Under Existing Step Flashing A three-foot stick can hold a section of step flashing out of the way while you work the membrane into place. Roofing Video video
March 4, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 Weatherization Nation 7: Rainscreen on a Roll Mesh sheeting creates a drainage space between the siding and weather-resistive barrier (WRB) allowing walls to dry much faster which makes them last much longer. WRB & Flashing Video video