Modern trim details can be tricky, but in this video I’ll show you how a Canadian Carpenter is using a few secret steps to make this tough install pretty straightforward. Today’s BUILD SHOW brought to you by the guys at Siga, Innotech Windows, and QuadLock ICF’s! QuadLock ICF https://www.quadlock.com/ Siga https://www.siga.swiss/us_en Innotech Windows https://www.innotech-windows.com/ https://www.suterhomes.com/ …
Matt took at tour of an Insulated Concrete Foundation project that included an insulated pool and deck. You’ll find these details interesting! Big thanks to QuadLock ICF https://www.quadlock.com/ Siga https://www.siga.swiss/us_en and Innotech Windows https://www.innotech-windows.com/ for sponsoring my High Performance Building tour of Vancouver BC Canada Here’s the QuadLock 40 minute install video I liked: https://www.quadlock.com/insulating-concrete-forms/icf_video.htm …
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I often get requests for people visiting Austin to come see one of my job sites. Unfortunately, I can’t accommodate most of these requests so instead I thought I’d take you on a job site tour with me in this BUILD SHOW! Architecture by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://hsuoffice.com/ The silver faced exterior waterproofer …
Pre-Insulation Job Walk – What can YOU learn from this BUILD? Read More »
In this video we will show you the Best Practice Method to install and flash a Jeld Wen Auraline Composite Window in a Zip System Sheathing house. This window was unveiled at the International Builders Show in Vegas and will be available in 2020 nationwide. It’s not on their site yet, but you’ll be able …
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In this video I got to tour a 5000 square foot Canadian home that’s built so tightly and has such great windows & insulation that it can be heated with 1500 watts! Anytime you build a ultra-high performance home (including Passive Houses) one major key to success is the walls & windows. In today’s video …
This 5000 sf Canadian House can basically be heated with a hairdryer! Read More »
Is a Frost-Free hose Bibb really freeze proof? In this video I’m going to do a DEEP FREEZE on Copper, Brass, and Stainless Hose Bibbs to see how much cold they transmit to the inside of the house. The results totally shocked me. Today’s video sponsored by Aquor Water Systems. FYI, the model I used …
Frost-free Hose Bibb? Yep, it TOTALLY ICED over! Read More »
I’m leaving tomorrow to go to Las Vegas for the International Builder Show (IBS) Jan 21-23rd, 2020. This is the biggest show of the year with massive crowds and all the big manufacturers. Here’s my quick schedule for the week along with an update on my Real Remodel project as I’m just about ready to …
Real Remodel Quick Update + My Intl Builders Show Schedule This Week in Vegas Read More »
In this episode, I’m going to give you a rundown of all the latest Push to Connect fittings available in 2020 including a brand new one from Legend Valve who sponsored today’s video. https://youtu.be/1E8X1VawLeE “Sharkbite Fittings – Awesome or a failure waiting to happen?” Learn more about Legend Valve Smart Click here: http://www.legendvalve.com/pws1/smartclick-connection-system Legend Valve …
Is this new Plumbing PTC connection BETTER than a Sharkbite? Read More »
