This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
@@artemkahvski4115 Well, I could describe some homes in Novosibirsk (-34 C on a sunny day today) but I'm afraid most northern US homes would be superior in thermal performance. Most of these depend on the mass of a large heat source radiating in some measure to each room rather than a quality thermal envelope. Norway and Sweden are quite different--much more like the build in this video--but look out for the price. "Normal" pricing of such a home in Europe without subsidies would only be affordable to a single-digit percentage of the US population. That is why the builder called the windows the "Ferrari" model. It's the same idea behind why most taxis in the US are not built by Mercedes or Tesla, but in Oslo... I wouldn't advocate for Scandinavian over Yankee practicality.
Let me explain why. It's because old school Americans have thick skin and can handle the cold, so a breezy house is not a problem for them. They only now started to do this because of all the new Immigrants that have thin membranes and can't tolerate our rough Old School American Life style.
@@MrItalianfighter1 but there are Not so Manny native Americans around - certainly No one in thus Video. Seems American are slowly catching Up on building Technology. I think that is state of the Art from the 80s. But nice Work and in bis country this is really Pionierring work
I understood like 5% of the words they said in the actual discussion of the build.... still watched the entire video hoping to subconsciously learn something
Only question about using closed cell on part of the roof is if there's a leak in the area sealed with the baffle and foam won't be detected, unless i'm missing something. Say there's a roof leaf a foot up from the gutter. The homeowner would probably never know given that closed cell has little to no water permeability. Curious if i'm wrong about that
IF you're using fiber-glass "blown" insulation in an attic in a home that get really cold in winter..... degrades sharply in performance as you get well below freezing in that attic. Has to do with the way it's made and how the air moves through it. You would use fiber-glass batts instead as they don't have that same problem. Or maybe their using another material here.
This is advanced stuff. I didn't understand a thing these guys were talking about. Vents? Air moving through the walls to the roof? Maybe I should start building a doghouse first, mess up, learn stuff and then, I'll understand something in this video.
Matt, it would be great if you could do a video on how to find good contractors and architects. How do you differentiate from an "old school" person vs someone who's doing work like this. It's hard for a home owner/builder to know if they've chosen the right person for jobs like this.
A good contractor don't need to be labeled as new school or old-school, but with my experience the older contractors have experience and knowledge and can improvise build it better with old and new technique versus the new comers, I respect my father for this because most of my work and new clients are from fixing or cleaning up behind the new companies that are here
As a former building inspector, avoid any contractor who complains about the building inspector etc. It signals someone who has reached their level of incompetence, or has problems with authority figures. I have watched contractors completely lose it when they realized they had to read something, or defend some minor but important error they made as if it were life and death. Reading and adhering to the manufacturer's installation instructions is a basic part of the building code. Also, most contractors think they know how to build an outside deck and stairs, however it takes real study. This is a problem because they are the ones who end up designing the decks, allowable in some jurisdictions.
I think that is a Boston or Massachussetts thing Lol! It is a thing in the northeast - NJ, NY, RI - each has its own version of intenseness I think. Can be off putting but usually once u know & understand the individual, it's not so bad 😁
Matt, at some point you could call out the silliness and resource wasting methods prescribed..@ R110 attic insulation (mentioned, although R60 was the level for this home) surely the investment is lost no matter how many years any incremental savings is amortized. Kind of seems less than responsible to promote concepts that are not resource conscious nor provide any real value other than "mine is bigger than yours". Just my $0.02
Then they would cut out all of the knowledge that gets shared and create some fake drama that the world doesn't need to hear. Love the show, Matt! Keep it up!!!
I've had the same thought for almost a year now. I have RARELY seen one of the home remodeling/house flipping shows that actually show the "right" way to install products. They mainly show how to do things fast and cheap that gives an impressive finished look, but I highly doubt will stand the test of time, be energy efficient, or give a good human comfort level to the owners.
Becoz - his stuff *is* gold, and a syndicated show would be more ka-ching, which anyone whose o can make life better for others.. well, the more the merrier and thus the more he is worth. Scale of value to a massive community of ppl in a market short on housing, with the incredible leaps in building science that are occurring faster than they can proliferate the over saturated demand
I miss good windows and don't get me started on the Ralladins (rolling shutters). I don't understand why the US is so far behind on good building materials verses Europe.
@@Smp_lifting and the R value of the insularion is the thickness in cm. Based on a lambda 37 product. Here in Denmark the recommendation is 30 in floors, 28.5 in walls and 36 in ceilings. Typical winter temp in average just above freezing. Summer time average 18 degr. celcius.
@@Smp_lifting Our climate is very much like what you see in BC - except it only rains 1/3rd of what they have and our ocean temperature in the summer is above 20 degr. celcius. Kinda funny since we are on the same lat. as Alaska.
Those European windows are awesome. I have them on my house and they seal perfectly. It's also nice to be able to tilt them open for a light increase in air flow and be able to open them fully if you want a large flow of air. They can be pricey but they are worth it.
I attended a conference in the spring of this year where Steve was a presenter and it was incredible. Such great ideas and logic that hopefully will find their way into mainstream building.
@@vanderumd11 Obviously not an issue in this house LOL! All top of the line - he said Mercedes, but maybe a cheap Bentley? Great House. I do have a question though, if too air tight, does condensation on the inside become an issue? Or is there some sort of air exchanger?
@@leemartin9156 Usually the houses out here in new england make extensive use of soffit vents. I am not a pro so idk for sure if that’s the only mechanism in place for venting aside of the roof/attic.
When i built my man cave room here in Alaska i used a combination of rigid foam panels several inches thick plus fiberglass insulation. The wall is nearly a foot thick.
alaska minimum insulation have wood house same than acandinavian or little better need be, 300mm fiberglasswool, wall, 500mm same roof, 200mm closed cell foam sheet floor.thats is minimum insulation alaska and scandinavian north europe area. normal basic house rules.
If you look close you can read that the windows are Schueco. They are built in Germany. The architect knows his stuff, those windows are really the best in the world. The owner of the building I was living in, installed these windows in the entire building, included my flat. And I can tell you that these windows are great, better than any other brand.
what makes you say that schüco windows are "better than any other brand"? when i read that kind of stuff, i tend to suspect that the comment is more puffery than substance.
Well, check them yourself. Try to open/close the window, feel the weight, the thickness, the attention to details, the quality of materials, paint, the way the insulation the window provide when you close it and the noise cancel. The build quality is by far superior compared to any other brand I have seen, and I have seen many extruded aluminium (and PVC) windows and I can tell you the difference is evident. It's like a Miele washing machine compared to any other brand. I have replaced the ball bearings of mine after 17 years, myself, and I have seen that materials and build quality are different from all the other brands. I'm sure there are other good products out there, but Schueco quality is top.
@not your business: basically, what you are stating is that you have a personal preference for aluminum windows. not everybody shares your preference. the fact that the schüco product line is so heavily loaded toward aluminum windows is the reason why i rejected the product line from consideration.
DEEREMEYER1 Just because we're interested doesn't mean we want to usurp a skilled tradesman. The more you know the better qualified you are to choose someone for the job. I'm interested in the space program but I'm not headed for rocket engineering.
In an "luxury" apartment where I lived in Maryland (fourth, top, floor), you could stand in the living room when the wind was coming in and feel the air move when you were standing on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the living room (the other side of the room from the window). That's because the builder didn't pay for the heat. I paid for the heat. I've always dreamed of a house like this one....
I have an acoustic engineer friend of mine that has designed a wall (or actually walls) for a home theater room that has an STC rating of 100. The customer apparently wants to build a 30 channel Atmos system with 5 18" sub woofers with a 120dB output. He had to design 2 walls with 2x12 studs with about an inch gap in between both walls. he doesn't use sheet rock or screws, he uses either finish grade plywood or MDF and uses adhesive. I don't know the thickness of the plywood or MDF. I think he also is using MLV in between layers. He uses activated carbon filters to help absorb low frequencies down to 30hz. The problems with 2x4 wall construction is that it's horrible when it comes to room acoustics for audio systems, especially a large ATMOS home theater room with lots of large bass drivers. 2x4, 2x6 wall construction doesn't work well for audio :-)
2x8 + closes cell + RockWool = everything I’ve ever wanted Matt, seriously, watching your building science videos let’s me nerd out to a degree I want to quit what I’m doing and become a builder. Keep. It. Up.
Whatever the insulation values through the house the space MUST be ventilated. Hermetically sealed buildings are UNHEALTH and whilst the temperatures provide the physical comfort it will be at the expense of stale air. The opening windows are not a solution to this and it is illogical to open a window in winter to get ventilation. This building desperately requires whole house heat recovery ventilation. There is no mention of floor insulation? I would have expected at least 100-150mm (4"-6")of PU Foam insulation under the floor. That would stop cold toes and provide an excellent opportunity for underfloor heating that is both very comfortable and energy efficient over radiators and the like. Where physically possible all my clients request underfloor heating on all domestic refurbishments/newbuilds/extensions. Schuco windows are the Mercedes/Porsche of windows (not Ferrari) i.e. high performance AND dependable. Schuco windows are typically used in prestigious commercial buildings throughout Europe. I have Kawneer (the direct competitors to Schuco) windows and doors in my house in UK all with tilt and turn that makes all other windows and doors look cheap.
Who makes that awesome siding???? Man that looks awesome! Great videos as always. As some other people have mentioned it would be awesome to see some videos for northern climate houses. Undertstand it is harder since you are from texas but would be awesome to partner with some northen climate builders. Keep up the great work.
All that money and the owner goes with poplar as the last line of defense to the weather?! I understand the tech regarding the treatment, but it's just an inherently less durable wood. It is quite beautiful though.
Here is a question for Matt or Scott , Steve B or this community. It was about Scott Trues last vid on Matts channel recently. Scott talked in the vid about Lstiburek suggesting placing the drainage wrap over the sheathing but inside of the rigid foam. I listened to Lstiburek in another vid suggest that in case water got between the sheathing and the most inside rigid foam it would have a space to drain. In doing more research there are building science people who do not include that drainage wrap over the sheathing and only over the most exposed rigid foam. We saw that Scott found even the dashes of liquid flash may not be effective to create enough of a gap. Remember, there is hydro tension to consider if the air gap is not wide enough. STeve Baczek talked about this on one of his vids. Can someone clarify, with being in zone 7 Canada, if that drainage plan is really needed? I talked with a builder here on Prince Edward Island, CAnada, where I live, and to eliminate any rain getting in between the rigid foam we were thinking of using the "brake" to bend aluminum to cap off the top. That would be the only place water could get in...maybe rain hitting it even under the eaves due to rain...and we are getting a lot of hurricanes now so wind direction is changing and more forceful. I continue to research and hope a few of you will answer. I might copy and paste this comment and add it to Matt's channel comments and Steve Baczeks as well. Cheers ☺🇨🇦 Long live our buildings👍
Honestly I enjoy looking at all rough-in work in a construction site like framing, Hvac,Plumbing, electrical I don't like drywall or paint bcz that is cosmetic
the 2x8 scheme was one of the things that i didn't like. i thought that he would have done better to use 2x6 studs and put insulation over the sheathing.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Well, pretty well super insulated built in thermal break, easy to run plumbing and wiring, downside, more room for fire propagation and vermin.Actually, I am starting to dislike American building practices, very little we build now has Heirloom quality. You should check out Angus Macdonalds building system, I don't even like to consider HVAC now, I would like to build tolerably without.
How to do an in-one-piece airtight envelope "containing everything". Not that difficult. Just think about it - and design it. Add a lot of insulation... it's worth it. + Triple glazing : delivering high preformance: No cold drafts! Durability. Love it. Info about blower door test: + and - pressure. This is it.
Fantastic video. Need more from this guy, he's awesome. Also clarifications: * "Vent until you can't vent" - This needs explanation, particularly since I keep hearing the case for conditioned attics * The strapped ceilings - why suspension straps instead of straps on the top side? Just compactness? I gotta think that the loading he's talking about is gonna be limited by the interface of 1x lumber with screw heads now. * "Because of the R-9 on the outside and the closed-cell, we limit our risk on the durability side" for the studs & sheathing? I don't fully understand what 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' means, given that we're insulating it so that it doesn't stay warm. Is this the dreaded 'double vapor barrier'? * What's the basement & foundation look like? * Was the double top plate code-mandated? I understand the advanced framing proponents tend to avoid it. * Lotta layers in that wall. With superinsulation, is it more economical to do a double-stud wall filled with blown-in? * Does Rockwool even make blown-in these days? I can't find anything on their website, or any sellers.
I'll take a stab at some of your questions: 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' -- this probably refers to stopping thermal conductivity thru the studs (a bigger problem with steel frame construction). They are in Massachusetts so the winter condition governs the design. > In situations where there is a high bending load like over the picture window in the video it is necessary. In order to keep the top of the wall level for the entire structure, the places where it is not need just get extra stability with little added cost. > The strapping allows the dry wall to be supported at more points. The load carrying capacity per square foot for the dry wall is the limiting factor. He has two fasteners where each strap intersects a rafter. He mentions the weight of the insulation. Without the straps, the insulation could cause the drywall in the ceiling to sag at least and maybe break.
" 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. " This is diametrically opposed to what modern building scientists believe. > I was asking why not build your big insulation bathtub above a subfloor in the attic, instead of inside the ceiling cavity between joists.
this house is conceptually well thought out. i do think that the roof insulation is a bit overdone, though. even r-60 is a bit excessive; r-110 is kind of crazy. i'll make a comment about the r-value stated in this window for the european windows installed in this house, because what the architect said was a bit misleading... the reason why european windows get such low r-value ratings compared to US windows is because the US and europe use different testing standards. US windows perform better against US testing standards, european windows perform better against european testing standards. there is nothing magical about european windows. think about it, if european windows really did provide superior thermal performance against US testing, then why wouldn't US window manufacturers be able to make windows that performed as well? the answer is that US window manufacturers do manufacture windows that provide superior thermal performance...AGAINST US TESTING STANDARDS. when it comes to air sealing performance, possibly the most important feature of european style tilt and turn windows is the fact that there are multiple locking points that secure the perimeter of the sash. thus, it is less surprising that these windows would give good performance in a positive pressure test.
R60 walls & R80-110 in the roof are what makes net zero housing possible. VERMOD in Vermont sells modular net zero houses with these specs. Welcome to 21st century building.
We had these windows in our German housing when we were stationed in Heidelberg and Graffenwohre, Germany from 1990-1995. Interesting that these are highlighted as a upgrade as they have been common in Europe for decades.
Barry B my grandmother had similar windows and doors and they were added late 80’s. You don’t slam them closed, you slowly and deliberately close them. Loved them back then, still love them today.
@@Lokra_ Electricity and heating are cheap in the US. Financially, it doesn't make sense to put this much insulation or these expensive windows in. It would take probably 60 years of energy savings to make up for the additional cost. Its exceptionally rare for anyone to stay in a home that long and buyers aren't willing to pay a premium for these products. Housing is already expensive enough. If we built new houses like this, you'd be looking at an additional 20% cost to every house.
Another great video. I live in Northern MN and would love if there was a resource of blueprints, or hand sketched specs of these wall and ceiling systems
This has nothing, whatsoever, to do with this video. I was just sitting here, generally as silent watcher, thinking, you are sharing so much experience and knowledge that I had to do a tip of the proverbial hat. I do understand that you're turning knowledge into business. I do understand that you are likely to be compensated for what you do. Good for you! You've established a credible platform to share your experience, knowledge, and wisdom with thousands. If a professor did that, he'd be acclaimed. When a tradesmen does that, apparently, you will be nit-picked because you've had some commercial support. Through all that, you are a professional. God bless you!
Warning! Looks like this black sheets are asphalt (bitumen) paper. If this is the case, than moisture from inside would condense on this paper in winter and thus causing insulation less insulating + molds. This black sheets should be replaced with vapor permeable wrap membrane! Even less expensive than asphalt paper. Second advantage on vapor permeable membrane is wind proof function. Air penetrating into insulation through those little gaps in existing wrap causes insulation even less functional.
Excellent. I'm working with architect and builder on a passive house with similar insulation. Amazing that this is standard in Germany and other EU nations and is rare in the US. We are looking at Zola windows but I will check out these Schuco windows to get a comparison bid. I'm sure they are not inexpensive.
Could avoid ALL of this extra work by making a thermally massive home and simple passive design. Use some aerated concrete and some air gaps.. tada! and it doesn't cost half a million dollars.
Great details in this video! The ceiling purlins on the trusses' bottom chord improves flatness of the ceiling and better attachment of the ceiling drywall due to the closer on center spacing of the drywall supports and the wider supports makes for easier fastener/nail placement. Guess my comment is Too Much I]Information for a 14 minutes video. lol
I don't know why that is not standard practice! is so forehead slapping obvious.I see sagging drywall ceilings all the time. Even with less than code insulation.
And to think today that family is sheltered from -50 degree F windchill, and 15 degree highs. Tonight in Central Fl its 40. But summer will still be near 100, with 95% RH. Seems valuable everywhere.
When I was young my father would always explain the importance of sealing a remodel before the rock went in. At the time as a young boy on the job all summer I did not appreciate his educational experience. I do now.
2 inch closed cell foam, totally too little. normal basic have ewery house need be rules minimum 4 inch closed cell or 2 inch closed cell foam and 4 inch glassfiber wool. thats house rules minimum.normal country,
Too bad should have kept using spray foam for the roof system, instead of merely as a solution to help out-dated loose fill. Souped-up car with factory steel wheels...
I could only dream of one day doing a project for a client where money isn't a factor in every decision. I would venture to guess this home is for an architect. ??
Yes this home is very well built, but I noticed they never mention the cost of all these bells & whistles they’re putting in this house. Personally I think they get a little carried away with the insulation. I hope he’s not one of those contractors that tries to make everything super air tight with plastic and tape over the studs and filling every little gap with spray foam or other sealant. There is such a thing as making a house too tight whereif you do get water penetration, it never dries and you end up with mold and rot where you wouldn’t have if the house could breathe .
Yet another excellent presentation, Matt, on precisely what I am planning for my last home in life, which will be in one of the far upper northern, mountainous states. It bears mentioning that brother, you'd better have any and all possible electrical outlets well planned and installed before closing up those walls. I've run dozens of feet of BX cable ("rat patrol") behind walls and through studs using long length drill bits with a ninety degree drill head at my parents house, a 1947 build (when they didn't bother to put any insulation between studs) through approximate 6 inch by 4 inch access holes in the drywall and it was a bitch. No way you could do anything like that with these essentially hermetically sealed walls. You'd have to rip open sheetrock, wood or tiles to do that in this sealed wall house. However, this is precisely what one should aim for in northern states as I could always feel the cold just getting close to the drywall over the outer brick over cinderblock walls of my parent's house. Thanks for taking the time to bring us all up to speed on the whys and wherefore's and the benefits of being forward thinking. Also, thanks for not just glossing over the need for this insulation and the existing state of the art but rather for going through a time-reasonable, well communicated and enjoyable tutorial.
I live in an appartment that is extremely well insulated and airtight (both go hand in hand) + a ventilation system for air renewal. For a 70 square meters, I pay around 8€ of heating a month. That is on a cold cloudy day. If there's sun, the space gets warm quickly. If I use the oven, I don't use the heating. It's very comfortable because you don't feel any cold air coming from the wall, the windows.
I think in Europe, you call them just windows. Cuz, that's simply code compliant. Nothing fancy to see - unless you are used to these strange push-up windows. And yes, I am a home owner in the U.S. South that is just shocked by the utter misfit of windows used here, coming from where the windows in this video originated.
Thoringer , I agree with you very strongly and I feel some of these guys are drinking they're own kool-aid and over complicating a simple thing to justify inflated prices, I'm personally a carpenter in Alaska and not just a "framer" meaning foundation to finish is my "thing" and these guys are using fancy linguistics to push up their prices across the board period, saying things like advanced framing is purely hot garbage in my humble opinion
@@fredroehl157 they have two videos of construction in switzerland and, as civil engineer in european country, it's funny to see how these windows are like "ferrari" of windows , when it's becoming a minimum requirement for windows in eu... or when balcony glass doors, that can swivel in two direction (open and ventilation) is something new... i really don't want to bash anyone, especially when looking at a price tags, but this is the exact reason why some people "laugh" at american houses...
sFde46 , I'm with you, it's amazing when I bid a job after a larger outfit and it's like they don't believe me kind of like it is unreal how much extra money the other guy wanted so I show my portfolio and it's like because I don't want to milk them dry 7 out of 10 they go with the sharks wanting to eat their bank account, so I just smile and keep it pushing because I don't believe anyone should be using big words that they know the home owner doesn't understand but won't admit for simple insulating principles period I know cold I live in Alaska and spent many hours fighting freezing nail guns, airlines etc..
Those windows are still rare in Europe, mostly due to dumb code compliant rules. Although they are really neat windows. I wished I had them, my sis has em in her apartment, but in our house we don't. We lose quite a lot of heat in our house due to it's age. Being a Brick house with Wood and plaster interior walls.
We built our house similar to this with ideas from Building Science -- but that was eight years ago and things are different now. We have 2" foam on the entire exterior, smart framing, etc., Not quite the same, but our 1200 square foot home took a bit more than 1/2 cord of wood to heat in the last year we heated with wood (Wisconsin). It took so little wood we had to switch to propane and a small wall heater or it would get too hot real quick. We used this type of construction because it was easier for us to do ourselves as opposed to SIPs
whats the point in heavily insulating a house when you just purposely left gaps all around the outside for every bug in the world to make a home in? they dont think termites will be a problem? I've never seen this and it would never ever work down south
ditto. But it would take forever and a day to be able to afford the work they do, so I am just noting everything that I see from Matt's video and eventually will probably just by some land and be my own GC.
Cameron Gallagher my father does this exact quality work. We have our own company. People just get him because he’s recommended and well known in his areas he mainly does big costly projects. don’t know tho
Good thing all those chemicals don't vent in the heat. Building technologies and 5% energy loss are about industry writing the codes and locking the small guy out these days.
Hey Steve and Matt, By placing blocks of Styrofoam between the strapping and the underside of the truss your able to create a thermal break on the roof truss. Anybody ever do this?
How do you measure and calculate the priceless return on comfort and health? Selling value of comfort, health, durability, plus powerful emotions of prestige, pride of ownership, and non-conforming early-adoption of innovations must ignore bean-counting ROI. To paraphrase Steve, "You don't buy a super-insulated Passive house to get a super-low energy bill."
There's just something about the closing that just makes me smile - ONnn the BUILD SHOW!
Great video.
Very fruitful speech
No! Then it works become corporate bullshit. It's great that it's raw and largely in his control
This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ruclips.net/user/postUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
This guy is great always learning new stuff from him
thanks man!!!
This is the first build I've seen from the states that is simular to scandinavian building technologies!
I love their stuff - thanks
And russian as well ;-) Seems they finally get cold in US)))
@@artemkahvski4115 Well, I could describe some homes in Novosibirsk (-34 C on a sunny day today) but I'm afraid most northern US homes would be superior in thermal performance. Most of these depend on the mass of a large heat source radiating in some measure to each room rather than a quality thermal envelope. Norway and Sweden are quite different--much more like the build in this video--but look out for the price. "Normal" pricing of such a home in Europe without subsidies would only be affordable to a single-digit percentage of the US population. That is why the builder called the windows the "Ferrari" model. It's the same idea behind why most taxis in the US are not built by Mercedes or Tesla, but in Oslo... I wouldn't advocate for Scandinavian over Yankee practicality.
Let me explain why. It's because old school Americans have thick skin and can handle the cold, so a breezy house is not a problem for them. They only now started to do this because of all the new Immigrants that have thin membranes and can't tolerate our rough Old School American Life style.
@@MrItalianfighter1 but there are Not so Manny native Americans around - certainly No one in thus Video. Seems American are slowly catching Up on building Technology. I think that is state of the Art from the 80s. But nice Work and in bis country this is really Pionierring work
I would LOVE to hear more about that thermally treated poplar!
I understood like 5% of the words they said in the actual discussion of the build.... still watched the entire video hoping to subconsciously learn something
Same lol
The R values are the only thing you need to understand.
マクドナルドカイル I’m a northern Canada builder and I understand almost everything... this video is more appropriate for experienced builders.
Same, but still worth the watch/listen
Only question about using closed cell on part of the roof is if there's a leak in the area sealed with the baffle and foam won't be detected, unless i'm missing something. Say there's a roof leaf a foot up from the gutter. The homeowner would probably never know given that closed cell has little to no water permeability. Curious if i'm wrong about that
Just trying to grasp the tech. Please explain vented attic benefits and application versus conditioned attic.
I like that there aren't really any exotic materials or processes involved here.
Mega bucks is all.
IF you're using fiber-glass "blown" insulation in an attic in a home that get really cold in winter..... degrades sharply in performance as you get well below freezing in that attic. Has to do with the way it's made and how the air moves through it. You would use fiber-glass batts instead as they don't have that same problem. Or maybe their using another material here.
Cougar land - No fiberglass in this house
Did they mention who makes the windows?
Kenny Crayton schueco, a german Company. Better buy American made windows
I could listen to this dude talk all day... whole different level of building.
You need to have a chat with my wife lol!!
@@LongLiveOurBuildings my marriage counseling rates are pretty fair
@Phillip B two ways to do something, the right way and again
This is advanced stuff. I didn't understand a thing these guys were talking about. Vents? Air moving through the walls to the roof? Maybe I should start building a doghouse first, mess up, learn stuff and then, I'll understand something in this video.
Matt, it would be great if you could do a video on how to find good contractors and architects. How do you differentiate from an "old school" person vs someone who's doing work like this. It's hard for a home owner/builder to know if they've chosen the right person for jobs like this.
rjtumble look at the work they're doing. You can see the difference.
Also in Texas you don’t have to be licensed to be a GC. How do you vet each company for quality work and experience?
A good contractor don't need to be labeled as new school or old-school, but with my experience the older contractors have experience and knowledge and can improvise build it better with old and new technique versus the new comers,
I respect my father for this because most of my work and new clients are from fixing or cleaning up behind the new companies that are here
Great video idea. I’ll work on that!
As a former building inspector, avoid any contractor who complains about the building inspector etc. It signals someone who has reached their level of incompetence, or has problems with authority figures. I have watched contractors completely lose it when they realized they had to read something, or defend some minor but important error they made as if it were life and death. Reading and adhering to the manufacturer's installation instructions is a basic part of the building code. Also, most contractors think they know how to build an outside deck and stairs, however it takes real study. This is a problem because they are the ones who end up designing the decks, allowable in some jurisdictions.
This guy is intense ! I like it ! He passionate about what he does !
I think that is a Boston or Massachussetts thing Lol! It is a thing in the northeast - NJ, NY, RI - each has its own version of intenseness I think. Can be off putting but usually once u know & understand the individual, it's not so bad 😁
Matt, at some point you could call out the silliness and resource wasting methods prescribed..@ R110 attic insulation (mentioned, although R60 was the level for this home) surely the investment is lost no matter how many years any incremental savings is amortized. Kind of seems less than responsible to promote concepts that are not resource conscious nor provide any real value other than "mine is bigger than yours". Just my $0.02
This dude needs his own HDTV series.
Then they would cut out all of the knowledge that gets shared and create some fake drama that the world doesn't need to hear. Love the show, Matt! Keep it up!!!
His youtube channel is gold so why screw it up by putting commercials and tons of BS story lines. If anything give him a show on PBS
I've had the same thought for almost a year now. I have RARELY seen one of the home remodeling/house flipping shows that actually show the "right" way to install products. They mainly show how to do things fast and cheap that gives an impressive finished look, but I highly doubt will stand the test of time, be energy efficient, or give a good human comfort level to the owners.
Becoz - his stuff *is* gold, and a syndicated show would be more ka-ching, which anyone whose o can make life better for others.. well, the more the merrier and thus the more he is worth. Scale of value to a massive community of ppl in a market short on housing, with the incredible leaps in building science that are occurring faster than they can proliferate the over saturated demand
Then I wouldn't watch it, I haven't had a TV in over 6 years.
My entire house has those European windows. Greetings from Europe! :-)
Get some!!
What brand are they?
@@connierisser7477 SCHÜCO AWS 75.SI+
I miss good windows and don't get me started on the Ralladins (rolling shutters). I don't understand why the US is so far behind on good building materials verses Europe.
????????????????????? serious ????????
This has been standard in over 10 years in Norway. Air leakage in my house is 0,4.
Ja de ydervægge er ret tynde her i Danmark er vi oppe på 70 cm for mange af de nye 2020 huse
De er lige et par år eller 20 bagud derovre.
@@Smp_lifting and the R value of the insularion is the thickness in cm. Based on a lambda 37 product.
Here in Denmark the recommendation is 30 in floors, 28.5 in walls and 36 in ceilings.
Typical winter temp in average just above freezing. Summer time average 18 degr. celcius.
@@Smp_lifting Our climate is very much like what you see in BC - except it only rains 1/3rd of what they have and our ocean temperature in the summer is above 20 degr. celcius. Kinda funny since we are on the same lat. as Alaska.
Those European windows are awesome. I have them on my house and they seal perfectly. It's also nice to be able to tilt them open for a light increase in air flow and be able to open them fully if you want a large flow of air. They can be pricey but they are worth it.
Hot dam Matt, Please have Steve on more often. Love seeing you two talk talk.
More coming from my visit with Steve
Yeah - I like this guy Matt!!!
I attended a conference in the spring of this year where Steve was a presenter and it was incredible. Such great ideas and logic that hopefully will find their way into mainstream building.
Wow, I love the look of that siding. I'd be curious how it looks in 10 years and what amount of maintenance it takes.
Great siding .. I can imagine the cost
@@vanderumd11 Obviously not an issue in this house LOL! All top of the line - he said Mercedes, but maybe a cheap Bentley? Great House. I do have a question though, if too air tight, does condensation on the inside become an issue? Or is there some sort of air exchanger?
@@leemartin9156 Usually the houses out here in new england make extensive use of soffit vents. I am not a pro so idk for sure if that’s the only mechanism in place for venting aside of the roof/attic.
@@deceps Thank you for your info. This was an older house, and not sure if they filled the air gap from sofites etc, .
Probability of oiling and coating is 100%. But will last hundreds of years.
When i built my man cave room here in Alaska i used a combination of rigid foam panels several inches thick plus fiberglass insulation. The wall is nearly a foot thick.
Bet you can heat it with a single candle too lol
alaska minimum insulation have wood house same than acandinavian or little better need be, 300mm fiberglasswool, wall, 500mm same roof, 200mm closed cell foam sheet floor.thats is minimum insulation alaska and scandinavian north europe area. normal basic house rules.
If you look close you can read that the windows are Schueco. They are built in Germany. The architect knows his stuff, those windows are really the best in the world. The owner of the building I was living in, installed these windows in the entire building, included my flat. And I can tell you that these windows are great, better than any other brand.
what makes you say that schüco windows are "better than any other brand"? when i read that kind of stuff, i tend to suspect that the comment is more puffery than substance.
Well, check them yourself. Try to open/close the window, feel the weight, the thickness, the attention to details, the quality of materials, paint, the way the insulation the window provide when you close it and the noise cancel. The build quality is by far superior compared to any other brand I have seen, and I have seen many extruded aluminium (and PVC) windows and I can tell you the difference is evident. It's like a Miele washing machine compared to any other brand. I have replaced the ball bearings of mine after 17 years, myself, and I have seen that materials and build quality are different from all the other brands. I'm sure there are other good products out there, but Schueco quality is top.
@not your business: basically, what you are stating is that you have a personal preference for aluminum windows. not everybody shares your preference. the fact that the schüco product line is so heavily loaded toward aluminum windows is the reason why i rejected the product line from consideration.
I never said that. Schüco produces uPVC profiles as well, not only ALU, for example Schüco LivIng and Corona CT 70 line.
These are some of the very best windows I can get - these would be one of my choices for my own home!!! The IGU technology is somewhat unparalelled
i want to see the HVAC in those builds Matt!
noneya bidness- I second that!
noneya bidness you could probably heat this place with a toaster and AC it with a tray of ice cubes!
DEEREMEYER1 Just because we're interested doesn't mean we want to usurp a skilled tradesman. The more you know the better qualified you are to choose someone for the job. I'm interested in the space program but I'm not headed for rocket engineering.
DEEREMEYER1 wanting to see the hvac system and a complete how to are 2 totally different things
Heat pump. Ductless systems. House is so tight.
Great information. I feel like I'm watching This New House.
This is what I'm takin about! A contractor who knows he's stuff! Please tell me how I can get involved with your team?
"A contractor who knows his stuff." Unfortunately there's not too many of them around.
Contact me.
@@buildshow Yes sir! Left a message on your website. Raphael Pizeno.
@@deeremeyer1749
Says the guy who can't stop trolling RUclips videos... 😂
Man... Do I *love* me some irony!
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In an "luxury" apartment where I lived in Maryland (fourth, top, floor), you could stand in the living room when the wind was coming in and feel the air move when you were standing on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the living room (the other side of the room from the window). That's because the builder didn't pay for the heat. I paid for the heat.
I've always dreamed of a house like this one....
I would gladly buy a house from this guru
me too if I could afford it.
Guy Fawkes You haven’t heard the price yet.
"Nobody buys a BMW or Mercedes because of the gas mileage"....perfect analogy!
Works for me
R-45 walls! You can heat this house with a candle.
Do it with a fart. Makes for interesting conversation.
@@randyweaver6543 Don't fart... The windows might blow out! That house is sealed up tight
I have an acoustic engineer friend of mine that has designed a wall (or actually walls) for a home theater room that has an STC rating of 100. The customer apparently wants to build a 30 channel Atmos system with 5 18" sub woofers with a 120dB output. He had to design 2 walls with 2x12 studs with about an inch gap in between both walls. he doesn't use sheet rock or screws, he uses either finish grade plywood or MDF and uses adhesive. I don't know the thickness of the plywood or MDF. I think he also is using MLV in between layers. He uses activated carbon filters to help absorb low frequencies down to 30hz.
The problems with 2x4 wall construction is that it's horrible when it comes to room acoustics for audio systems, especially a large ATMOS home theater room with lots of large bass drivers. 2x4, 2x6 wall construction doesn't work well for audio :-)
Sounds like that client got taken to the cleaners.
Or a Bic lighter in an emergency lol
2x8 + closes cell + RockWool = everything I’ve ever wanted
Matt, seriously, watching your building science videos let’s me nerd out to a degree I want to quit what I’m doing and become a builder.
Keep. It. Up.
Matt inspired me for sure too! I just quit my day job to build an ICF home up here in Canada. I would love to work with Matt on an episode.
@@robertmurdoch u did?
Whatever the insulation values through the house the space MUST be ventilated. Hermetically sealed buildings are UNHEALTH and whilst the temperatures provide the physical comfort it will be at the expense of stale air. The opening windows are not a solution to this and it is illogical to open a window in winter to get ventilation. This building desperately requires whole house heat recovery ventilation.
There is no mention of floor insulation? I would have expected at least 100-150mm (4"-6")of PU Foam insulation under the floor. That would stop cold toes and provide an excellent opportunity for underfloor heating that is both very comfortable and energy efficient over radiators and the like. Where physically possible all my clients request underfloor heating on all domestic refurbishments/newbuilds/extensions.
Schuco windows are the Mercedes/Porsche of windows (not Ferrari) i.e. high performance AND dependable. Schuco windows are typically used in prestigious commercial buildings throughout Europe. I have Kawneer (the direct competitors to Schuco) windows and doors in my house in UK all with tilt and turn that makes all other windows and doors look cheap.
Who makes that awesome siding???? Man that looks awesome! Great videos as always. As some other people have mentioned it would be awesome to see some videos for northern climate houses. Undertstand it is harder since you are from texas but would be awesome to partner with some northen climate builders. Keep up the great work.
We had a play set made out of thermally modified wood, didn't last at all well rotted through in a few years.
@Al Jeady: What area? Anecdote is not useful without a climate to go with it.
All that money and the owner goes with poplar as the last line of defense to the weather?! I understand the tech regarding the treatment, but it's just an inherently less durable wood.
It is quite beautiful though.
I'ld love to know too. All they mentioned was it was a thermally modified poplar.
It's probably from Cambia. cambiawood.com/siding/
Here is a question for Matt or Scott , Steve B or this community. It was about Scott Trues last vid on Matts channel recently. Scott talked in the vid about Lstiburek suggesting placing the drainage wrap over the sheathing but inside of the rigid foam. I listened to Lstiburek in another vid suggest that in case water got between the sheathing and the most inside rigid foam it would have a space to drain. In doing more research there are building science people who do not include that drainage wrap over the sheathing and only over the most exposed rigid foam. We saw that Scott found even the dashes of liquid flash may not be effective to create enough of a gap. Remember, there is hydro tension to consider if the air gap is not wide enough. STeve Baczek talked about this on one of his vids. Can someone clarify, with being in zone 7 Canada, if that drainage plan is really needed? I talked with a builder here on Prince Edward Island, CAnada, where I live, and to eliminate any rain getting in between the rigid foam we were thinking of using the "brake" to bend aluminum to cap off the top. That would be the only place water could get in...maybe rain hitting it even under the eaves due to rain...and we are getting a lot of hurricanes now so wind direction is changing and more forceful. I continue to research and hope a few of you will answer. I might copy and paste this comment and add it to Matt's channel comments and Steve Baczeks as well. Cheers ☺🇨🇦 Long live our buildings👍
what an awesome build!
Great Video. Steve is a smart guy!
I totally agree lol
Just built my home with R55 In my wall and R100 in the ceiling. Just love it.
Have u notice a reduction in noise from outside?
@@chrishotrod6603 legend has it, it is so quiet in there, he couldn't hear your comment.
Hahaha how thick the wall 5 feet
Honestly I enjoy looking at all rough-in work in a construction site like framing, Hvac,Plumbing, electrical I don't like drywall or paint bcz that is cosmetic
This is great. More Northern climate homes videos please! I am getting ready to build in Zone 6.
Hire finn or russian. We do it for centuries)
Everything is a system.
Nobody buy energy efficiency ...may be in the US but in EU people go creazy for energy-efficiency.
This Steve guy know alot, very interesting. I like the idea of 2x8 on 24's walls.
the 2x8 scheme was one of the things that i didn't like. i thought that he would have done better to use 2x6 studs and put insulation over the sheathing.
How about staggered 2x4s on a 2x8 top and bottom plate?
@@paperwait9611 More expensive and more complicated
@@kevinmccune682 More complicated, more expensive, and very very modest return
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Well, pretty well super insulated built in thermal break, easy to run plumbing and wiring, downside, more room for fire propagation and vermin.Actually, I am starting to dislike American building practices, very little we build now has Heirloom quality. You should check out Angus Macdonalds building system, I don't even like to consider HVAC now, I would like to build tolerably without.
How to do an in-one-piece airtight envelope "containing everything". Not that difficult. Just think about it - and design it. Add a lot of insulation... it's worth it. + Triple glazing : delivering high preformance: No cold drafts! Durability. Love it. Info about blower door test: + and - pressure. This is it.
Very much appreciated sir!!
Fantastic video. Need more from this guy, he's awesome.
Also clarifications:
* "Vent until you can't vent" - This needs explanation, particularly since I keep hearing the case for conditioned attics
* The strapped ceilings - why suspension straps instead of straps on the top side? Just compactness? I gotta think that the loading he's talking about is gonna be limited by the interface of 1x lumber with screw heads now.
* "Because of the R-9 on the outside and the closed-cell, we limit our risk on the durability side" for the studs & sheathing? I don't fully understand what 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' means, given that we're insulating it so that it doesn't stay warm. Is this the dreaded 'double vapor barrier'?
* What's the basement & foundation look like?
* Was the double top plate code-mandated? I understand the advanced framing proponents tend to avoid it.
* Lotta layers in that wall. With superinsulation, is it more economical to do a double-stud wall filled with blown-in?
* Does Rockwool even make blown-in these days? I can't find anything on their website, or any sellers.
Sounds like Rockwool discontinued their blown-in product in the US.
I'll take a stab at some of your questions:
'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin.
'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' -- this probably refers to stopping thermal conductivity thru the studs (a bigger problem with steel frame construction). They are in Massachusetts so the winter condition governs the design.
> In situations where there is a high bending load like over the picture window in the video it is necessary. In order to keep the top of the wall level for the entire structure, the places where it is not need just get extra stability with little added cost.
> The strapping allows the dry wall to be supported at more points. The load carrying capacity per square foot for the dry wall is the limiting factor. He has two fasteners where each strap intersects a rafter. He mentions the weight of the insulation. Without the straps, the insulation could cause the drywall in the ceiling to sag at least and maybe break.
" 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. "
This is diametrically opposed to what modern building scientists believe.
> I was asking why not build your big insulation bathtub above a subfloor in the attic, instead of inside the ceiling cavity between joists.
Nice Insulation, got the same in my Garden House in Germany
If I had the funds to build a new house, I would want this guy...well done...Pro Builder....Pleasure to watch and learn!
Thank you
this house is conceptually well thought out. i do think that the roof insulation is a bit overdone, though. even r-60 is a bit excessive; r-110 is kind of crazy.
i'll make a comment about the r-value stated in this window for the european windows installed in this house, because what the architect said was a bit misleading...
the reason why european windows get such low r-value ratings compared to US windows is because the US and europe use different testing standards. US windows perform better against US testing standards, european windows perform better against european testing standards. there is nothing magical about european windows. think about it, if european windows really did provide superior thermal performance against US testing, then why wouldn't US window manufacturers be able to make windows that performed as well? the answer is that US window manufacturers do manufacture windows that provide superior thermal performance...AGAINST US TESTING STANDARDS.
when it comes to air sealing performance, possibly the most important feature of european style tilt and turn windows is the fact that there are multiple locking points that secure the perimeter of the sash. thus, it is less surprising that these windows would give good performance in a positive pressure test.
R60 walls & R80-110 in the roof are what makes net zero housing possible. VERMOD in Vermont sells modular net zero houses with these specs. Welcome to 21st century building.
We had these windows in our German housing when we were stationed in Heidelberg and Graffenwohre, Germany from 1990-1995.
Interesting that these are highlighted as a upgrade as they have been common in Europe for decades.
Barry B my grandmother had similar windows and doors and they were added late 80’s. You don’t slam them closed, you slowly and deliberately close them. Loved them back then, still love them today.
We had these windows in the 1920', very good. Not sure why these people think its something new...
Those windows are incredibly expensive, not many Americans want to pay for them.
@@Lokra_ Electricity and heating are cheap in the US. Financially, it doesn't make sense to put this much insulation or these expensive windows in. It would take probably 60 years of energy savings to make up for the additional cost. Its exceptionally rare for anyone to stay in a home that long and buyers aren't willing to pay a premium for these products.
Housing is already expensive enough. If we built new houses like this, you'd be looking at an additional 20% cost to every house.
PRICE ????????
lol if you are willing to pay 10x the price anyone can build and design something like this !
Not really that impressive otherwwise !
Hey lookey here another financial advisor.....hardly 10x
Matt goes full Forest Gump mode when the other dude is talking.
Can you do me to f these videos for a humid climate?
SW Fla here
Another great video. I live in Northern MN and would love if there was a resource of blueprints, or hand sketched specs of these wall and ceiling systems
This has nothing, whatsoever, to do with this video. I was just sitting here, generally as silent watcher, thinking, you are sharing so much experience and knowledge that I had to do a tip of the proverbial hat. I do understand that you're turning knowledge into business. I do understand that you are likely to be compensated for what you do. Good for you! You've established a credible platform to share your experience, knowledge, and wisdom with thousands. If a professor did that, he'd be acclaimed. When a tradesmen does that, apparently, you will be nit-picked because you've had some commercial support. Through all that, you are a professional. God bless you!
Thank you!!!
7:57 performance de una ventana. Value in durability, health and comfort and energy efficiency as a byproduct of those.
Warning! Looks like this black sheets are asphalt (bitumen) paper. If this is the case, than moisture from inside would condense on this paper in winter and thus causing insulation less insulating + molds. This black sheets should be replaced with vapor permeable wrap membrane! Even less expensive than asphalt paper. Second advantage on vapor permeable membrane is wind proof function. Air penetrating into insulation through those little gaps in existing wrap causes insulation even less functional.
I hope you do realize the permability of black felt paper is very near building wraps - it DOES NOT trap moisture....
Excellent. I'm working with architect and builder on a passive house with similar insulation. Amazing that this is standard in Germany and other EU nations and is rare in the US. We are looking at Zola windows but I will check out these Schuco windows to get a comparison bid. I'm sure they are not inexpensive.
That guy could sell ketchup popsicles to a woman wearing white gloves. 😁
Could avoid ALL of this extra work by making a thermally massive home and simple passive design. Use some aerated concrete and some air gaps.. tada! and it doesn't cost half a million dollars.
Ummmmm no, not that easy , especially at this site. Probably why we didn't consult with you on the project
Great details in this video! The ceiling purlins on the trusses' bottom chord improves flatness of the ceiling and better attachment of the ceiling drywall due to the closer on center spacing of the drywall supports and the wider supports makes for easier fastener/nail placement. Guess my comment is Too Much I]Information for a 14 minutes video. lol
I don't know why that is not standard practice! is so forehead slapping obvious.I see sagging drywall ceilings all the time. Even with less than code insulation.
I agree Scott
Or you could just seal the entire building envelope and condition the attic...
Hilarious point about selling comfort versus efficiency. Good to keep in mind.
And to think today that family is sheltered from -50 degree F windchill, and 15 degree highs. Tonight in Central Fl its 40. But summer will still be near 100, with 95% RH. Seems valuable everywhere.
Awesome builder
Shoreline is Simply Awesome!!!
When I was young my father would always explain the importance of sealing a remodel before the rock went in. At the time as a young boy on the job all summer I did not appreciate his educational experience. I do now.
It's interesting what you are adopting from europe and what's not making it over the Atlantic
We only use the good stuff lol
Nothing but Quality quality here.
Agreed
2 inch closed cell foam, totally too little. normal basic have ewery house need be rules minimum 4 inch closed cell or 2 inch closed cell foam and 4 inch glassfiber wool. thats house rules minimum.normal country,
HMMMM, what about the R-9 continuous on the outside
I'd love you to get a graphic designer to create visuals of what you're talking about the when the camera can't.
Too bad should have kept using spray foam for the roof system, instead of merely as a solution to help out-dated loose fill. Souped-up car with factory steel wheels...
Not true - the loose fill rockwool is extremely efective
Thanks for all these building science ideas and techniques.
From a european perspective this is not crazy at all. Just normal insulation. How can you guys over the pond build without any proper insulation?
Thank you for some sensible commentary
"As Joe would say" does he mean the one and only Joseph Lstibuerk?
yes
I could only dream of one day doing a project for a client where money isn't a factor in every decision. I would venture to guess this home is for an architect. ??
No, accountant - a very good one
Love to see the specs and pictures on the finish home Matt. Not to say the hvac system setup as well.
Yes this home is very well built, but I noticed they never mention the cost of all these bells & whistles they’re putting in this house. Personally I think they get a little carried away with the insulation. I hope he’s not one of those contractors that tries to make everything super air tight with plastic and tape over the studs and filling every little gap with spray foam or other sealant. There is such a thing as making a house too tight whereif you do get water penetration, it never dries and you end up with mold and rot where you wouldn’t have if the house could breathe .
They thought that in the 70's and 80's, been renovating them ever since
My asbestos insulation does a pretty good job.
martinsteele05 good luck with your asbestosis aka death rattle cancer
This is a joke right
Is the closed cell polyurethane sprayed directly onto the foam of the zip r? No adverse reactions between the 2?
no sir
Such a beautiful and durable building assembly.
Everything seems great except poplar is about the least rot resistant wood there is. Hopefully the heat treating really works for the long hall.
It's amazingly a different product after treatment - total faith in it
Yet another excellent presentation, Matt, on precisely what I am planning for my last home in life, which will be in one of the far upper northern, mountainous states. It bears mentioning that brother, you'd better have any and all possible electrical outlets well planned and installed before closing up those walls. I've run dozens of feet of BX cable ("rat patrol") behind walls and through studs using long length drill bits with a ninety degree drill head at my parents house, a 1947 build (when they didn't bother to put any insulation between studs) through approximate 6 inch by 4 inch access holes in the drywall and it was a bitch. No way you could do anything like that with these essentially hermetically sealed walls. You'd have to rip open sheetrock, wood or tiles to do that in this sealed wall house. However, this is precisely what one should aim for in northern states as I could always feel the cold just getting close to the drywall over the outer brick over cinderblock walls of my parent's house. Thanks for taking the time to bring us all up to speed on the whys and wherefore's and the benefits of being forward thinking.
Also, thanks for not just glossing over the need for this insulation and the existing state of the art but rather for going through a time-reasonable, well communicated and enjoyable tutorial.
I live in an appartment that is extremely well insulated and airtight (both go hand in hand) + a ventilation system for air renewal.
For a 70 square meters, I pay around 8€ of heating a month. That is on a cold cloudy day. If there's sun, the space gets warm quickly. If I use the oven, I don't use the heating. It's very comfortable because you don't feel any cold air coming from the wall, the windows.
Real comfort - isn't it a great thing
I think in Europe, you call them just windows. Cuz, that's simply code compliant. Nothing fancy to see - unless you are used to these strange push-up windows. And yes, I am a home owner in the U.S. South that is just shocked by the utter misfit of windows used here, coming from where the windows in this video originated.
Thoringer , I agree with you very strongly and I feel some of these guys are drinking they're own kool-aid and over complicating a simple thing to justify inflated prices, I'm personally a carpenter in Alaska and not just a "framer" meaning foundation to finish is my "thing" and these guys are using fancy linguistics to push up their prices across the board period, saying things like advanced framing is purely hot garbage in my humble opinion
@@fredroehl157 they have two videos of construction in switzerland and, as civil engineer in european country, it's funny to see how these windows are like "ferrari" of windows , when it's becoming a minimum requirement for windows in eu... or when balcony glass doors, that can swivel in two direction (open and ventilation) is something new...
i really don't want to bash anyone, especially when looking at a price tags, but this is the exact reason why some people "laugh" at american houses...
sFde46 , I'm with you, it's amazing when I bid a job after a larger outfit and it's like they don't believe me kind of like it is unreal how much extra money the other guy wanted so I show my portfolio and it's like because I don't want to milk them dry 7 out of 10 they go with the sharks wanting to eat their bank account, so I just smile and keep it pushing because I don't believe anyone should be using big words that they know the home owner doesn't understand but won't admit for simple insulating principles period I know cold I live in Alaska and spent many hours fighting freezing nail guns, airlines etc..
Those windows are still rare in Europe, mostly due to dumb code compliant rules. Although they are really neat windows. I wished I had them, my sis has em in her apartment, but in our house we don't. We lose quite a lot of heat in our house due to it's age. Being a Brick house with Wood and plaster interior walls.
@@livedandletdie which part of these windows is rare and not compliant to EC? The way they can be opened or the 3 layer window pane?
I have no idea WTF is going on here and I don't understand half of the explanation but that dude looked like he knows what he's doing.
I'm trying
Matt got his money's worth on this one, he's standing there thinking, wow this guy is way ahead of...
Thanks buddy - just trying to make it thru the day
We built our house similar to this with ideas from Building Science -- but that was eight years ago and things are different now. We have 2" foam on the entire exterior, smart framing, etc., Not quite the same, but our 1200 square foot home took a bit more than 1/2 cord of wood to heat in the last year we heated with wood (Wisconsin). It took so little wood we had to switch to propane and a small wall heater or it would get too hot real quick. We used this type of construction because it was easier for us to do ourselves as opposed to SIPs
Gaps in the siding? What about bees and wasps finding a nice space to live there?
Yes indeed gaps seem like a perfect behive habitat. Isn't this how conventional overlapping shiplap profiles solves this?
whats the point in heavily insulating a house when you just purposely left gaps all around the outside for every bug in the world to make a home in? they dont think termites will be a problem? I've never seen this and it would never ever work down south
Why 479 not like? This is very good.
I need this guy to build my house.
Steve looks like a linebacker but talks like a Quarterback! Building Science has really jumped leaps and bounds in the last few decades.
Thank you sir
Good Lord, I wish I had the money to bring these two together to build me a new house.
Questions don't cost money?
James Dinsmore there’s people who do this quality of work this price. just afford the materials
ditto. But it would take forever and a day to be able to afford the work they do, so I am just noting everything that I see from Matt's video and eventually will probably just by some land and be my own GC.
Cameron Gallagher my father does this exact quality work. We have our own company. People just get him because he’s recommended and well known in his areas he mainly does big costly projects. don’t know tho
Good thing all those chemicals don't vent in the heat. Building technologies and 5% energy loss are about industry writing the codes and locking the small guy out these days.
Exceptional
Hey Steve and Matt, By placing blocks of Styrofoam between the strapping and the underside of the truss your able to create a thermal break on the roof truss. Anybody ever do this?
Wow! And he did that for whole job for $15/SF ?!?! Haha
$17 actually lol
Things have certainly progressed since my folks' home was built. Their insulation is shredded up newspaper, one clip with the date 1929.
I dont wanna know how much those windows cost.
You need to know that number in order to calculate RoI
How do you measure and calculate the priceless return on comfort and health? Selling value of comfort, health, durability, plus powerful emotions of prestige, pride of ownership, and non-conforming early-adoption of innovations must ignore bean-counting ROI. To paraphrase Steve, "You don't buy a super-insulated Passive house to get a super-low energy bill."
here in Europe not so much 😂😂
most common causes of mold on the house are the result of moisture creeping through foundation
Hmmmmmm possible for sure......most common, not so sure
As an insulation guy, seeing this makes me happy lol.
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