New House, Old Soul – Ep. 3 – Foundations & Site Layout
What’s the perfect foundation? The one that works! Interestingly, many countries have a typical or common housing foundation…
Residential steel joists & more from the BFS 2023 National Event!
Introduction In this episode, Matt Risinger ventures into the world of metal framing and residential builds. He discovers…
CLT House – With No Drywall And A Cork Shower!
What is a CLT House? That’s a question I get asked regularly. CLT Houses are the past, present,…
The HARDEST part of Building nobody talks about…
A significant number of building companies worldwide are small, independent firms with only a handful of full-time or…
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 2 – Craftsmanship
Craftsmanship in homebuilding is not what it used to be. A century ago, building a house was what…
New House, Old Soul Series. Episode 1 – Design
Designing a new house that looks old holds a unique value for many individuals, both monetary and feel.…
Batt Insulation Is Less Than Ideal
Matt's a big fan of spray foam insulation and this video will show you why. We've been insulating homes in the USA with fiberglass batts for a long time but it's really a tough product to use in our less than perfectly stud bays.
SIPS & Timber Framing – A Perfect Match
In this episode Matt will be explaining why Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) are a great fit for a Timber Framed house.
Top 20 Builder Interview Questions
Matt's discussing his tips to help you employ the right building contractor for your new build or major renovation project. Please consider that whether your prospective builder answers the following questions honestly is another matter entirely.
Closed Cell Foam Strength Test: Does it add structural benefits?
Matt has rigged up a test to see if Closed Cell Spray Foam will indeed add strength to a wall cavity!