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Introducing our newest post category: The Build Diary. This exclusive backstage pass takes you on the captivating journey of constructing a house from start to finish. Through engaging videos and insightful posts, we demystify the entire building process, empowering you to turn your dream home into reality.

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Mass Timber Multi-Storey UAMS Build Diary – Lessons Learned

Explore the world of sustainable mass timber construction with insights from Ashley Rowell, unraveling the strategies, challenges, and solutions in addressing construction hurdles.

WoodWorks Wood Product Council USA

The Build Diary

10/16/2024

Pre-Nail timber framing for house construction

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The Risinger Build: Episode 5 Part 1 – Pre-Nail Timber Framing

The detailed layout, marking, and labeling of components play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the framing process. The innovative READY-FRAME efficient first-floor framing system is consistently highlighted, showcasing its benefits in optimizing lumber usage, reducing waste, and providing air seal and bug protection. The video provides valuable insights into adapting framing techniques to varying environmental conditions while maintaining construction efficiency, highlighting the meticulous approach required for successful construction

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

09/12/2024

Risinger Build Episode 4 - Prep Foundation for concrete pour

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The Risinger Build: Episode 4 – Existing Slab Retrofit & New Foundation

On Episode 4 of the Risinger Build Matt dives into the essential steps of constructing his own high-performance home, starting with the foundation phase.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

The Build Diary

08/29/2024

Preparing for the concrete slab pour: Under slab plumbing and utilities preparation.

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The Risinger Build: Episode 3 – Under Slab Plumbing & Electrical Plan

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Ringer Build series, where Matt’s construction is underway! In this episode, Matt…

tomo_5

Editor and founder

The Build Diary

08/23/2024

Using digital building tools to create 3D walkthroughs of your building project.

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The Risinger Build: Episode 2 – Benefits of Digital Building Tools

Deciphering a set of paper plans or 2D digital blueprints can be a daunting task for many individuals,…

tomo_5

Editor and founder

The Build Diary

08/08/2024

Pre-construction planning on Matt Risinger's Building project. Episode 1

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The Risinger Build Episode 1: Pre-Construction Planning

In this video, Matt Risinger kicks off a 24-part educational building series with episode one discussing pre-construction planning. This series showcases the entire process of building a high-performance home from start to finish, and all on a modest budget.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

07/15/2024

Matt Risinger's The Real Home Rebuild Series Eppisode 1

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The Real Home Rebuild Series – Project Introduction Ep. 1

The Real Home Renovation Rebuild Series – Episode 1 It never fails to amaze me how many people…

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

05/01/2024

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Is Mass Ply Framing a viable house construction method?

Explore the groundbreaking techniques and innovative materials transforming the construction landscape. Witness the fusion of tradition and modernity in the Mass Ply Light project.

Matt Risinger

Builder and Producer

03/30/2024