3 Tips for a Better Basement BUILD (Insulation, Waterproofing, & Framing)
3 Tips for a Better Basement BUILD (Insulation, Waterproofing, & Framing) by Matt Risinger.
Factory Framing Passive House Walls – “Build Original Series” Episode 1
This Original Series is Sponsored by -
https://foursevenfive.com/ and https://www.innotech-windows.com/
Nathan Kischel's Building Company - https://purehaus.ca/
Join us as we tune into Episode 1 of our FIRST Build Original Series - “High Performance Canada” with host https://www.instagram.com/nate_kisch/ - Nathan visits job sites around British Columbia to learn how other builders and architects are addressing high performance construction, and the BC Energy Step Code. There are so many innovators across the country, and we hope to see them all detail by detail in this 5 Part Series!
In this Episode, David Arnott from https://www.starkarchitecture.com/ graciously opens his shop doors to show us around https://www.tagpanels.com/ multi-step manufacturing process.
Roof Top Rigid Foam – Hunter Panels
In this video we'll show you a modified SIPS roof we're making on a new Farmhouse from 1.5" Iso Board bonded to 1/2" OSB decking. These panels are made by Hunter Panels in Houston, TX.
Hemp Concrete Walls (R30 + Fireproof) – You Won’t Believe How They Built This House!
Hemp construction! Hemp has been used in various forms of construction dating back to the Romans, in bridges, sails, ropes, and now more recently in residential construction. Reintroduced first in Europe, Hemp construction takes form as a low weight, high insulating, vapor permeable wall component.
Roof Top Insulation
In this video Matt shows how to use Atlas PolyIso Insulation to insulate on TOP of your roof. Be sure to watch the "Monopoly Framing" video to understand how we got to this point on our Real rebuild project.
Exterior Insulation – Windows are a PAIN
Exterior insulation is a difficult product to get right, but the benefits are worth it.
CAUTION – The Wrong Insulation Strategy could Ruin this 120 Year Old House!
This beautiful 120 year old house was relocated from downtown Austin to Georgetown by local designer Claire Zinnecker. We'll show you today how to upgrade, insulate, and bring it back to life without ruining the character, foundation, and moving process!
ICF vs SIPs vs Framing – Pros and Cons
Insulated Concrete Forms vs Structural Insulated Panels vs Traditional Platform Framing. In this video I will give you the pros & cons for all three of these building systems. While most homes in the US/Canada are built with traditional framing is that the best system?
2 Roof Details I’ve Never Seen Before
Matt is in Scottsdale AZ visiting AFT Construction and gives us a tour of a Modern Home under construction. The roof on this house uses a foam system that Matt hasn’t seen before along with an Internal Drain & Gutter system.
Exterior Insulation – What NOT to do! (And the Correct Way)
Matt's friends at ROCKWOOL will be talking about how to use their Insulation on the outside of your new BUILD. Matt will start by telling you a horror story of one of the first homes he built with Exterior Insulation and the massive issues that happened by not installing it with an eye towards Building Science.
