Matt Risinger

156 posts

Matt Risinger is a builder and leading YouTube author/producer based in Austin, Texas. Matt is passionate about high performance construction and educating his over one million subscribers to build better, healthier and sustainably. Matt strives to make every house he and his team builds better than the last one. He strives for constant industry improvement, collaboration and skills sharing.

Monopoly framing, ZipR, air barrier, thermal break

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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.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

06/03/2026

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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…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

Events

05/22/2026

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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…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

Build

01/19/2026

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Alternatives to Wooden Decks – Tile Deck Review

Alternatives to Wooden Decks – Tile Deck Review This is the time of year in the southern hemisphere…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

11/20/2025

3 Building Systems: Which One Is Right for You?

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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…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

Building Systems

05/09/2025

JLC Live 2025 - Latest technology and products hosted by Matt Risinger

Highlights of JLC Live 2025

The JLC Live 2025 trade show is a residential construction show based in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

Events

04/23/2025

Essential Pre-Drywall Strategies for Designers and Builders

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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…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

02/04/2025

Insulation Strategy for new house builds.

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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…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

01/08/2025

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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?

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

12/24/2024

Exterior cladding and trim is the focus today on Matt's own house build.

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The Risinger Build: Episode 13 – Exterior Cladding and Trim

Cladding and trim is the focus today on Matt's own house build. Matt discusses the process of installing Hardie Artisan cladding/sidings, focusing on aspects like cornice framing, vented soffits, and the creation of a rain screen system for durability and good water drainage.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

12/19/2024