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THE GOOD news: our homebuilding industry is jam-packed with new materials, new techniques, and new systems, and it’s so easy to get information online in an instant. THE BAD news: How do we know what we can trust, what will work, and under what conditions? Where do we turn to separate the spin-and-hype from the true-and-square? We’ve got you covered! The UnBuild It Podcast is an industry-leading opportunity to get good information. UnBuild It podcast is a three-member team – Peter Yost, Buil ...
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114 - Getting Personal: Career-Defining Stories from Jake, Steve, and Pete
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Steve and his "jamokes" (Jake & Pete) share moments that changed their careers. Especially interesting is that the term jamoke that Steve uses is most often associated with CarTalk host Ray Magliozzi in this quote: "If my brother and I proved one thing, it's that just about any jamoke can host a radio show." Wow, does that nail the three of us and …
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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). Pete's…
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111 - Sills - Where Windows Meet Walls & Walls Meet Foundations
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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 e…
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110 - Deciding Insulation Levels & Structural Implications of Floor Sheathing Fastener Type & Schedule
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Great questions from our listeners! How do you determine the best insulation levels by climate (with the best being the greatest value)? Does adding screws (at some point during construction) make sense when using Advantech floor sheathing, adhesive, and ring shank nails? Pete's Resource(s): BSI-081: "Zeroing In" - https://www.buildinggreen.com/blo…
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109 - Clients - Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em...
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Client involvement is critical in any building project, but this can be a double-edged sword. We need our clients engaged and to manage their expectations, particularly given how much information/stuff is available online. The boys each give their perspective on the importance and the corralling required for client involvement. Pete's Resource(s): …
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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…
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107 - Steve's Mantras: Go Slow to Go Fast & Identify Problems BEFORE Moving to Solutions
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It's funny that Steve, a very nuts-n-bolts guy, hosts this largely philosophical episode. But all three of us agree: Separate symptoms from causes—It's easy to get distracted or engrossed in symptoms, but the causes lead to solutions. Solutions come much easier if you first identify the problem(s). Step back to move forward. It's always tempting to…
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Who would have thought that our buddy Steve would be more than OK with both off-site building and the homeowner acting as their own General Contractor? But combining Superior Walls for the foundation with Harvest Homes for all of the framing means the GC homeowner is dealing with far fewer trade contractors. Steve, Jake, and Pete walk through the a…
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105 - Q&A: 2024 #4 - Ventilation Systems & Liquid Sealants
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1. What about whole-house ventilation systems (balanced, exhaust only, supply only) and their impact on pressure balance in homes? And do ERVs/HRVs accommodate pressure imbalances created by things like exhaust fans, stack effect, etc.? 2. Per Steve: to butyl or not to butyl...For areas such as door sills, use butyl sealant or maybe acoustical seal…
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104 - High Performance Homebuilding in Austin TX with Risinger BUILD's Tim Hill
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Tim Hill of Risinger build--Austin homebuilder for over 40 years--teamed up with Matt some 10+ years ago. Tim details his company's approach to architects, customers, and trades, including featuring building science in ALL aspects of their building company. The conversation aptly starts with the job site trailer carrying a Goodman mobile dehumidifi…
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One of the most interesting ways to accomplish a high-performance below-grade wall is with Precast Concrete panels. Both Steve and Pete have worked on projects using Superior Walls, the leading US manufacturer of these panels. Certainly, it is not the least expensive way to do a foundation, but this system has a ton of advantages: it is completely …
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102 - Q&A: 2024 #3 - A funky Arkansas roof & a heat pump water heater install in Montana
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1. Actually 3 questions--can you/how do you/should you vent a pyramidal roof with dormers? (PS - I just had to look up the pronunciation of "pyramidal"--I found both pronunciations...). 2. How do I configure for adequate air supply and noise control for a heat pump water heater (HPWH) in a 1400 square foot, tight home in Montana? And then, I would …
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The boys INTEND to tackle TWO submitted questions but only manage one: Are open-joint claddings better moisture-managed better than traditional lap claddings? This episode is quite the mix of banter, building science, and building history. And note that the last resource in the list below is a great short video with Joe Lstiburek of Building Scienc…
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Listener Bill B poses this question and the boys run with it for the whole podcast: "Can you share the details and the reasons for installing flangeless windows in different planes of deep wall assemblies?" Lots to consider here in terms of ALL of the control layers and their continuity. Pete's Resource(s): - BSC Window Installation Sequence: https…
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99 - Site Hydrology? Steve puts on his hydrologic engineer hat; Jake & Pete add their thinking caps...
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You know the boys get weepy over water pretty easily, but Steve's focus on starting with the site drives this podcast. The site is the context for the building, and broadening to site water management can really take the load off of building assembly water management. This podcast is all about digging deeper into building (sorry, just could not res…
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98 - A very special Matt Risinger throw back episode and Special Announcement
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We have a big announcement this week as we return to our first time having Matt Risinger on the podcast.Unbuild It Podcast による
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97 - Custom Builder Round Table - "Subcontractors: Vetting, Getting, Keeping and even Honing Your Build Team"
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Jake and his builder team--Luke Mann, (Rangeline Homes), Shane Durkin (Patriot High Performance Homes), and Jackson Andrews (Jackson Andrews Building + Design)--work through all sorts of cool, key approaches to consider with your trades: · Paying subs in 21 days · Scheduling a site visit for a new potential sub · Pulling subs into the bidding proce…
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96 - Custom Builder Round Table - Company Structure
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Jake takes his builder team--Luke Man, (Rangeline Homes), Shane Durkin (Patriot High-Performance Homes), and Jackson Andrews (Jackson Andrews Building + Design)--through this final topic with questions like: - Do you want your company to grow? (These guys vary in size from 2 to 16...) - How do you decide when to hire and who to hire? - Are you work…
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95 - Custom Builder Round Table - "Closing Out A Project"
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Luke Mann (Rangeline Homes), Shane Durkin (Patriot High-Performance Homes), and Jackson Andrews (Jackson Andrews Building + Design) work through this topic with host Jake Bruton. Key concepts include carefully distinguishing punch list vs. additional scope of work; covering closeout in project-starting customer expectations document; an extended co…
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This is Q&A with Adult Supervision: Kohta Ueno. Kohta is so efficient we nailed SIX building enclosure questions: Listener Gagan - reconfiguring existing walls with new control layers; Listener Bill: the need for dedicated vent space with vertical metal siding on ICF walls; Listener Michael - rainscreens for roofs instead of walls; Listener Sean - …
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93 - Custom Builder Round Table - "Ideal Client"
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Jake hooks up with the same custom builder team Luke Mann - Rangeline Homes https://www.rangelinehomes.com Jackson Andrews - Building & Design https://jacksonandrewsbuilding.com Shane Durkin, Patriot High-Performance Homes https://www.buildpatriot.com For a roundtable discussion on the ideal client. Key topics include vetting clients by matching co…
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92 - Q&A with Adult Supervision: OSB Structural Panels
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Guest Reuben Rudisill is Huber's Research, Development, & Innovation engineer, joining Jake & Pete from the Building Science Corporation Summer Symposium in Westford, MA. Jake & Pete know just enough to get in trouble when it comes to structural details of ZIP, ZIP-R, and Advantech Huber OSB panels, so Reuben quite gently sets these guys straight o…
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Join Jake and Steve as they chat with Ross Trethewey, of TE2 Engineering and This Old House, at Building Science Summer Camp 2023. Check out TE2 EngineeringUnbuild It Podcast による
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90 - "Good Fellows" Tools We Use Every Day In Our Work
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Steve calls SketchUp his electronic clay model which he can use with his builder, his enclosure consultant, and his clients. Pete gives up the dirt on WebSoilSurvey, the 1st tool he uses on every project design/spec review. Jake heads home for his favorite tool - his new Aarow Building office. Last but not least: Steve returns with his 2nd favorite…
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89 - Monitoring Indoor Air Quality: Science, Anecdotes and Steam Roller Steve
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What should we monitor, and what do we do about elevated levels of indoor pollutants? Air temperature, relative humidity, parts per million CO2, PM 2.5 Pete's Resource(s): - "Measuring (and Understanding) Humidity" - https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/measuring-and-understanding-humidity - "Inhalable Particulate Matter and Health" - https…
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88 - What makes a PSA tape "self-terminating?" Wingnuts want to know...
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The top leading edge of a PSA tape running horizontally is not weather-lapped or mechanically attached, depending solely on the adhesion of that top edge to the substrate to keep water out of the WRB/PSA tape system. Are ALL PSA tapes in WRB systems self-terminating? Is there a way to quantify the top-edge adhesion that makes the tape self-terminat…
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87 - Residential Water Efficiency - Can we save water AND get high performance?
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Our homes use way more water than you think they need to. The boys dive deep into water efficiency and performance, from toilets to showerheads to hot water recirc systems. Pete's Resource(s): 1. EPA Water Sense: https://www.epa.gov/watersense 2. 2016 AWWA Residential End Uses of Water - https://www.awwa.org/Portals/0/AWWA/ETS/Resources/WaterConser…
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86 - ICFs: Insulating Concrete Forms, for real...
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Despite how consistently and relentlessly the boys have dissed ICFs, this episode takes ICFs seriously and fairly (or as best as Jake, Steve, and Pete are capable of...). Pete's Resource(s) 1. "Costs & Benefits of Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Construction" (https://www.huduser.gov/publications/pdf/icfbenefit.pdf): A bit dated but still…
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Four Cool Questions: 1 - Airtight Drywall Approach from Aussie Sean; 2 - Continuous Insulation (moving from below-grade to above-grade walls) from UBIP buddy Ian; 3 - Frost Protected Shallow Foundations (anonymous) ; 4 - Roof penetrations from Jake's IG buddy Jeff Pete's Resource(s): 1. Myron Ferguson ADA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh…
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This week the UBIP takes on the topic of control. Jake tries to convince Peter and Steve that the hierarchy we address the four control layers is wrong. Can Jake turn Peter or Steve to his dark side of ideas? Probably not, but the conversation is still valid. Where do you land?Unbuild It Podcast による
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83 - All Decked Out - From Frame to Decking to Railings and Stairs
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Lots to consider from frame to finish in terms of materials and connection to main structure. The boys agreed that--for bulk water management--attaching the deck ledger to the main structure should be done either for lateral stability only or with the ledger spaced out from the main structure. Pete's Resource(s): 1. FPL Deck Guide: https://www.fpl.…
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82 - Loads of Fun! That's Energy Loads in Homes
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Space conditioning loads can be managed by building professionals through building enclosure and mechanical system efficiency--easy-peasy. But what about the loads determined by occupants and their behavior: domestic hot water, appliance, lighting and plug loads? The boys load up to tackle all kinds of issues and loads connecting energy efficiency …
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81 - Hard Up for Topics, the Boys Turn to Concrete
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From environmental footprint and slump tests to value-engineered footings and post-tension slabs, the boys do some solid coverage of concrete in buildings. While Pete suggested this topic, Steve goes from skeptical to the leader on all things concrete. Pete's Resource(s): 1. Concrete carbon footprint: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/re…
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Listener Wes asks about radiant barriers (Pete goes way deep on this one...); listener Chris G wants to know if there is a "perfect" (ala Joe Lstiburek) shower wall (with Pete responding he had just taken a shower that had a "perfect" wall); listener Howdy (dubbed so by Jake 'cause we did not have his name) from Climate Zone 3 asks about new constr…
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Listener Steve C--mitered corners on cladding (plus "Trust But Verify" t-shirts!); listener Jason L--detailing Huber ZIP-R at window openings; Listener Dan--worry over window details with ZIP-R; Listener Jeff (who buttered us up with his love for UBIP)--cavity fill rockwool or CCSPF in retrofit and if CCSF can it be the WRB/can new OSB sheathing be…
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Suzanne from Bozeman asked such a great question it gets a SECOND podcast but this time focusing on how far is too far when remodeling in general (instead of just an addition). Tons of cool issues but here is a "gem" from each of the boys. STEVE: Consider re-design before adding new design. How well are existing spaces being used? Maybe reconfigure…
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77 - A New Podcast Topic - Spectacular Solo Question
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Featured in this episode--from Suzanne in Bozeman Montana: When renovating, how far should you take performance improvements, on the whole building, on just part of it, or an addition? What about going from the inside versus the outside? What about dealing with windows? The overall UBIP response? Do as much as you can, in as much of the building as…
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Window weeps are the drainage system for the Insulated Glazing Unit (IGU), protecting the vulnerable seals that sit at the bottom of the IGU. Do all windows have them/need them? Are they meant to handle interior condensation as well as exterior leaks? Should they drain to the face of the frame (visible) or to the bottom of the window frame (hidden)…
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The BS of BS--the bullshit of building science--is Steve's way of characterizing sound building science gone haywire in totally screwy application. Examples include paralyzing worry over vapor diffusion as a way that buildings get wet, insane levels of exterior insulation in below-grade walls, using only financial payback when comparing double- and…
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In this week’s UBIP, Jake Bruton is joined by a small group of builders to discuss training. Follow along as Jackson Andrews, Luke Mann, and Shane Durkin talk about the ins and outs of training in the building industry. To find out more about these guys; https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/ https://www.instagram.com/rangelinehomes/ https://www.in…
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Join the boys and Randy Williams, Northern Built Pro, live from day 3 at the Huber booth at the International Builders' show.Unbuild It Podcast による
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Join the boys and Chris Vegas, Technology Director Huber Engineered Woods, live from day 1 at the Huber booth at the Internation Buillders' show.Unbuild It Podcast による
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In this week’s UBIP, Jake Bruton is joined by a small group of builders to discuss conflict resolution. Follow along as Jackson Andrews, Luke Mann, and Shane Durkin talk about the ins and outs of conflict resolution in the building industry. To find out more about these guys; https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/ https://www.instagram.com/rangelin…
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Three great questions UBIP-answered: proper insulation of slab-one-grade perimeter and the entire slab; managing moisture at the ridge in unvented roof assemblies; proper detailing of the bottom edge of wall sheathing where it meets the concrete foundation system. Since these three are a bit hard to cover--even for the UBIP boys--with just words, g…
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In this week’s UBIP, Jake Bruton is joined by a small group of builders to discuss finance. Follow along as Jackson Andrews, Luke Mann, and Shane Durkin talk about the ins and outs of finance in building. To find out more about these guys; https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/ https://www.instagram.com/rangelinehomes/ https://www.instagram.com/jac…
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Jake and Pete host retired building scientist/mold expert/pulmonary physician, Nathan Yost. Yes, the older and wiser older brother to Pete. Jake and Pete take full advantage of Steve's absence to get the strongest and most focused discussion with Nathan. Long story short: Nathan connects the building science, the biology, and the medical perspectiv…
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In this week’s UBIP, Jake Bruton is joined by a small group of builders to discuss contracts. Follow along as Jackson Andrews, Luke Mann, and Shane Durkin talk about the ins and outs of contracts. To find out more about these guys; https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/ https://www.instagram.com/rangelinehomes/ https://www.instagram.com/jacksonandr…
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At the heart of this issue is the new acronym, TFF--Temporarily Fully Functional. That would be everyone because no one gets around the loss of function as we age. It's not a question of if but when. How well should our homes support the loss of function? Maybe high-performance homes that are just as "UD-ready" as they are "PV-ready" (UD for Univer…
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In this week’s UBIP Jake Bruton is joined by a small group of builders to discuss Preconstruction Contracts and getting paid for project planning. Follow along as Jackson Andrews, Luke Mann, and Shane Durkin debate the differing ways that each of their firms operates during preconstruction. To find more about these guys; https://www.instagram.com/j…
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71 - Listening vs Hearing: WTF--UnBuild It touchy feely stuff?
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No touchy-feely stuff here--this is a hard-core business discussion. Good business means BOTH building professionals and clients listening not simply hearing. Wait, what is the difference between listening and hearing again? Listening describes an intentional activity; you are actively trying to hear and process something. Hearing is not intentiona…
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