Roof Top Insulation
In this video Matt shows how to use Atlas PolyIso Insulation to insulate on TOP of your roof. Be sure to watch the "Monopoly Framing" video to understand how we got to this point on our Real rebuild project.
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Exterior Insulation – Windows are a PAIN
Exterior insulation is a difficult product to get right, but the benefits are worth it.
CAUTION – The Wrong Insulation Strategy could Ruin this 120 Year Old House!
This beautiful 120 year old house was relocated from downtown Austin to Georgetown by local designer Claire Zinnecker. We'll show you today how to upgrade, insulate, and bring it back to life without ruining the character, foundation, and moving process!
Exterior Insulation – What NOT to do! (And the Correct Way)
Matt's friends at ROCKWOOL will be talking about how to use their Insulation on the outside of your new BUILD. Matt will start by telling you a horror story of one of the first homes he built with Exterior Insulation and the massive issues that happened by not installing it with an eye towards Building Science.
2X CODE INSULATION – Simple Trick!
In this episode Matt is visiting a nearly 100 year old Bungalow being re-built to Passive House standards. Architect Trey Farmer is building his family home and has some great tricks to double the insulation of a standard code built home without breaking the bank.
3 Spray Foam Problems
Is Spray foam good enough for high performance air sealing?
Jordan takes a look at a few reasons why spray foam might not get you the air sealing performance you were hoping for.
Rockwool + RainScreen Exterior – This is a killer assembly!
In this Build Show Matt is visiting a job where Rockwool is being used for Continuous Exterior Insulation and we have a nice Rainscreen system to stand the siding off the house for ultimate durability
Roll On Under Slab Insulation! Never seen this before!
Matt finishes up the ICF series in Atlanta with an under slab insulation called http://www.thebarrier.com
How much Insulation Do I Need? Expert advice.
Matt and Steve Baczek talk about how much insulation is the RIGHT amount in your build with a Building Science R-Value Chart!
This House has some CRAZY Insulation Details
Matt tours a build in Boston with Architect, Steve Baczek. Using ingeniously simple details, Steve and his Builder take this house to Passive levels and beyond!
