From watching numerous vids of the Build show I believe in many instances there are two drainage systems. External (yours) and internal, which is essentially mimicking the exterior system and then sumps to catch and then discharge any water. I would hazard a guess that this might be need in very high water table areas but I do not know that for sure.

I wish someone would have educated me early on to seriously appraise the client as much as you would the project and the bid. If for any reason you have concerns about the client, politely walk away. Good business is best when all parties are on the same page My two cents. Good video and thanks to all of you for sharing... 😁👍

I really appreciate this conversation. A home is often the most valued item a person owns. Because of this, it can bring forth strong emotions. Those emotions and expectations must be managed well. If they are not it can eat you up and make the home building process bad for all parties involved.

Good one Jake. I would like to see a longer video or maybe a series of videos on how you set up your business from startup to successful operation. Business structure, processes, software, daily routine, etc. Thanks.

Thanks for this.

Its funny.. I actually did MBA school before I became a carpenter and then builder. So I guess I am one of those few who actually was a businessman who became a builder. Dont miss that corporate world one bit either.

Yeeeaaahhh, naaahh, What happens when the steel rusts and the rocks fall all over the place?

Envirostrap and In So Fast make EPS wall foams with studs inside. The AMVIC ENVIROSHEET has either plastic or wood studs and either flush or proud, so it could be on exterior for rainscreen or interior for wall cladding. Glues to the concrete wall ( no framing)

Jake, you need to pay more attention to the depth of the backer rod for that interior air seal to perform long term. Optimal width of joint is 2x depth (2:1). Buy a backer rod insertion tool to maintain consistent depth.

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My experience with tilt turn windows in Italy is that they almost always paired with functional shutters, and to a lesser extent, retractable awnings. Shutters might slow the breeze that causes a window to swing. That said, all of the windows I interacted with also had a bar or stopper of some sort to hold them in place when opened. I’m curious about how the screens work with shutters … the screen will have to retract or pivot somehow.

How heavy do you want your building? Yes.

I honestly had to speed this video up, there was a lot of filler info that was unrelated to the topic.

Some videos from Sweden with subtiles kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJCogKJ8freBedk kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZyUfpaLaq5lmJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJSWiISHZpiEiZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqbo5aIe7Olers

Thank you for this. I’m a new GC in FL and this is helpful. I’m grateful for your time

Watch at 1.75x speed

If the tunnels were made out of metal "copper" wouldn't that boost efficiency.

Wouldn’t it be easier to use ICF to maintain continuity with the insulation?

Jake learned the hard way, it seems. Flex drain pipe should never be used around a foundation - it crushes too easily. Jake is using the best product - rigid SDR perforated drain pipe. Only thing I'd add is a few cleanouts - if there's ever a problem, you can scope the drain and run a snake down it. Top notch install, as usual. For any potential clients reading this - hire this man - he's a helluva good builder - pay him well and it will be the best money you'll ever spend. I'd hire him over Matt Risenger any day.

Love the collaboration and the shared learning.

If I also add a plastic layer under the ridgid foam, will it work for radon mitigation? Is it better to add plastic under or on top of foam?

The radiant barrier on that is almost useless with all that labeling printed on it, jeeze your never going to see it after it's covered up, seems like they care more about advertising than insulation.

Why do recommend a paint that is impossible to get or even find !!!

Does this stuff prevent bugs from tunneling through it better than other rigid foam?

I have a garage under my split level ranch here in VT and it’s been challenging to get my air and vapor barrier continuity around that to separate the living space from the garage space. I’m hopeful in future videos as the project progresses you’ll show us those details.

Hi Jake, I'm in the KC area, how can I get in touch with you to build a home for me? I used the form on your website but never heard back

R factor if loose stone is bear ZERo😂

4:23 Is there a video on how to to build an attic access like this one in location #3?

That is gorgeous

I have a very large, 35 yr old gabion wall with galvanized cages. No rust, No damage. I have considered making it into a building and perhaps cementing portions of it. It would be like a huge castle.

I think this and their bat material make a lot of sense for DIY installations, as a homeowner I don’t want to deal with the downsides of fiberglass or cellulose or frankly even rockwool and the PPE it requires. The moisture management potential is also really interesting for humid climate situations.

I'm not a fan of the look.

From what I can tell - when drywall is the air barrier on a ceiling (vented attic) you still require a continuous polyethelen vapour retarder between truss/drywall (Canada but similar to climate zone 6) - would you think thats necessary or no? Thanks!!

Would really like to see a sectional drawing of how the wall sits on the curb and vertical foam. I assume you are using 2x6 wall framing. 4” curb plus 1.5” foam to match the plate?

Starting drywall in 2 days. How does the algorithm know!?

tornado siren test threw me off

No lectures, please. Already a believer.

So much quality vs American trash.

I did this in one of my bathrooms (downtown KC loft) with a Koehler faucet, and it was so easy to keep the sink area clean versus traditional faucets. Duravit vanities go great with this setup as well.

What are brand and color floors installed in your video?

Yep you're right, the only difference in the "fireblock foam" is the color and the price.. its alot more $

The reason the granite counter top "feels" colder than the wooden cutting board is that human sense "heat flow" and not temperature. Our brains attach a "preceived" temperature to that heat flow rate that our skin detects. You also fail to discuss the thermal mass of the insulated concrete and how high mass materials stabilize temperature. Insulating the concrete make a lot of sense but some of your understanding is not correct.

Everytime the guy in the blue shirt says “basically”, you drink! Party on!

Congratulations, you just made a spider/scorpion haven.

Rockwool is just man made asbestos. Same lung destroying properties.

Some of the opening angle limiters have adjustable resistance so the wing doesn't flap around with every light breeze. Please do not attribute ANY safety to a tilted window. It's as "safe" as an open window. If you are familiar with the mechanics of turn and tilt windows, you can easily open them from the outside when tilted, without leaving any damage. The switch pin is easily reachable. You hold it down with your finger or just stick something in there. Then you reach into the inside from the upper, wider part of the opening and push down the lever - that is now unlocked - into it's horizontal position and that's the end of the story. If you can get leverage on the bolts, you don't even have to reach inside. The lever moves the bolts. The bolts move the lever. You can just use the mechanics in reverse with enough force. Tilted windows are the No1 targets for burglars in many european countries.

Great video . Would love a follow up on the build. Forget the haters. They must be bored or depressed. Keep up the good work.

Been living in my current home for 20 years. I noticed that the plans specified 5/8” drywall. My house has 1/2” drywall. I discovered other plan to actual inconsistencies. I bought this house as a spec home already under construction-fixed price model. I bet the builder made off with a killing. I learned my lesson. In the health insurance industry and managed prescription drug benefits. I always contracted with 100% transparency. I want to know the price of everything that I’m buying and then a separate line item for labor and an admin fee. so I prefer the cost plus model as long as there’s honesty and integrity and not gamesmanship. The right to audit in my opinion is important component to maintaining that integrity. It is a trust, but verify model.

Very robust water management details.

I hadn't used that dimple mat before and for some reason I put the dimples out. I did install self adhesive membrane behind it. And I added silt fabric in front of it. And drain is below top of footer. So far very dry basement after very hard rains. Like you say one chance to do it while it's easy to get to.