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?
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From Power Cuts to Power Houses – The Case For Designing Highly Energy Efficient Homes With Perovskites Solar Panels
Perovskites Solar Panels are here, and they’re transforming the renewable energy market. Designing our houses for high energy…
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.
Building Airtightness & Control Layers – The Risinger Build Ep. 12
Today, on The Risinger Build, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked yet essential elements of high-performance home…
Can I Reuse an Old Foundation on a New Build?
If you’re looking to live in a prime location but there’s no land available, you might consider buying…
Wall Insulation – Cavity or Continuous Insulation, What Should I Use?
Jake emphasizes the critical need for maintaining continuity in the control layers of buildings, particularly the water control layer and continuous insulation.
House Framing Test – OSB versus Plywood – What Should You Specify?
House Framing Test I am always on the lookout for valuable insights that can help our readers make…
Electrical Installation and Planning Walkthrough – The Risinger Build Episode 11
Electrical Installation and Planning is today’s topic on the Risinger Build Episode 11. Matt’s taking us through his…
What House Framing Should I Use? (US Version)
Today, Jake Bruton discusses the history and benefits of advanced House framing (US version), specifically focusing on the debate between 16 inches on centre and 24 inches on centre.
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback
How This Mechanical Battery is Making a Comeback. At 30 MW, the Dinglun Flywheel Energy Storage Power Station is likely the biggest Flywheel Energy Storage System on the planet.