December 1, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 3: First Subfloor Layer The first layer of subflooring sits atop thick foam insulation and a plastic vapor barrier Framing Video video
November 30, 2018 Updated: August 21, 2024 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 2: Plastic and Rigid Insulation Water and thermal barriers make a warm, dry base for the subfloor to float on Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Floating Subfloor, Part 1: A Flat Gravel Base A solid flat surface for building begins with a LOT of aggregate and many passes with a compactor Concrete & Masonry Video video
November 9, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Dry Space Under the Deck Two water-tight decking products cover a front porch and a back deck Siding & Exterior Trim Video video
November 4, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Think About Batts When Running Electrical Cable Your electrician can make the insulation work better and easier to install Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Video video
November 2, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 3 of 3: A Straight Edge for Siding The floor system should not cause a bump in the wall Framing Video video
October 30, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 2: Gluing, Placing, and Nailing the Sheets Repetitive tasks—with reasons behind them—consolidate into a squeak-free subfloor Framing Video video
October 26, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Subfloor Installation 1: Get the First Sheet Right The first sheet sets the layout Framing Video video
October 13, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Model Remodel Show: Framing a Deck and a Porch Post, beam, and joist placement for a front porch and a back deck Decks & Porches Video video
September 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing Rockwool Insulation: Rigid Boards in the Walls and Batts in the Attic Insulating the shell after blower door and IR camera-assisted air sealing Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
