Designing High-Performance Homes
Learn how high-performance homes are designed from the ground up, with insights into durability, airtightness, insulation, mechanical planning, and the Build HD Standard.
Monopoly Framing: The Ultimate Air Barrier Technique for New Construction
Discover the revolutionary Monopoly framing and ZipR method for achieving the perfect air barrier and thermal break in new construction. Learn how it's a game-changer for airtightness.
What’s New at JLC Live 2026?
Get an inside look at the latest innovations in home building, construction technology, and high-performance building materials straight…
Can Timber Framing Dry Behind Housewrap? What Every Build Should Verify
In this episode of the Build Show Matt Risinger puts housewrap performance to the test to see if…
Alternatives to Wooden Decks – Tile Deck Review
Alternatives to Wooden Decks – Tile Deck Review This is the time of year in the southern hemisphere…
The Pros and Cons of Different Building Systems: Which One Is Right for You?
Content By Ian Thompson. Video by Matt Risinger What Are Building Systems? Have you ever wondered what exactly…
Highlights of JLC Live 2025
The JLC Live 2025 trade show is a residential construction show based in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It…
Future-Proofing Your Build – Good Pre-Drywall Strategies for Designers and Builders
My Pre-Drywall Considerations and Tips Before we line our walls with drywall/plasterboard/ply, or whatever you choose, it’s a…
Insulation Strategy on Matt’s Self-Build : The Risinger Build Ep.15
Today Matt’s discussing his insulation strategy and choices he made on his own self-build project. Matt explores his…
What House Roofing Should You Choose – The Risinger Build Episode 14
What house roofing do you choose for your build? Do you choose for appearance, durability, maintenance, cost, or a combination thereof?