March 2, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Basics of Foundation Waterproofing: Use Gravity and Membranes to Stop Capillarity Use gravity and capillary breaks to stop water from seeping into the basement Concrete & Masonry WRB & Flashing Glues, Sealants, Coatings YouTube video
March 1, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Therma-Tru Door Installation at the 2019 IBS Show Village There is more to an airtight watertight door installation than flashing; adjusting the weatherstripping is critical. Windows & Doors Video video
February 24, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 CNC-Cut Modular Solar Building: Technologically Tip-Toeing into Tomorrow This building is designed with the sun—rather than with dimensional lumber—in mind Design YouTube video
February 24, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing Pipes and Wires (3 of 3) Stretchy gasket tape, flanged workboxes, and sealant can solve a HOLE lotta air leaks Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
February 22, 2020 Updated: October 2, 2023 Liquid Flashing a Window Opening in a Double-Stud Wall A monolithic layer of protection for holes in walls WRB & Flashing Glues, Sealants, Coatings Windows & Doors Video Zones 3, 4, & 5 video
February 19, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing Walls to Floors (2 of 3) Two types of tapes for two air sealing applications Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
February 18, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Installing An Interior Air Barrier Membrane: Sealing the Ceiling (1 of 3) Interior membranes can be part of a high-performance wall assembly as a vapor retarder or as part of an air barrier system Insulation & Air Sealing Video video
February 10, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Carpenter Superpower Lets Matt See Through Floors and Walls! How to see through walls and floors to avoid plumbing, HVAC, and loads that aren't obvious in a cabinet-covered wall Trimwork & Cabinetry Plumbing, Electrical YouTube video
February 3, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Grades of Concrete for Foundations, Slabs, Columns, and Beams, Explained Different proportions of the same four ingredients yield different strength mixes of concrete for structural and non-structural parts of a building Concrete & Masonry Design YouTube video
January 24, 2020 Updated: June 15, 2023 Deckorators Decking Installation Demonstration in IBS Show Village Hidden fasteners and a bolt-down railing make quick work of a beautiful deck Decks & Porches Video video
