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…
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The term “build” refers to the process of creating or constructing a physical structure, such as a building, house, bridge, or any other infrastructure. It involves assembling various materials, following architectural plans and engineering specifications, and carrying out the necessary tasks to bring the design to life.
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…
Yes, We’re Building Skyscrapers Out Of Wood.
The construction industry in a few countries has witnessed a significant pioneering shift in recent years, as architects…
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.
I Didn’t Know A Prefabricated House Could Do This!
One of the benefits of a factory built home is that the insulated wall panels are assembled in a climate controlled facility. However, they still need to get assembled on site … and that’s when mother nature can take her revenge. My factory built house started getting raised on site at the beginning of January and the New England weather didn’t want to cooperate … which got me a little worried about water soaking the insulation inside the wall panels.
What is Mass Timber’s SWEET SPOT?
Is there a building size, height, number of stories, or occupancy in which mass timber works the best? In this video, I take a look at optimizing mass timber for a variety of projects, but rather than looking at this from a size and scale perspective, the focus is on structural material replacements for other systems in which mass timber works well - particularly post and beam framing.
10 KEYS to Mass Timber Project Success
While there is no single answer as to what makes a mass timber project successful vs. not moving forward with it, there are some common themes that are evident in many mass timber projects which do realize completion. In this video, I break down a list of 10 items that can help lead a mass timber project to success.
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.