I’ve been improving my grandfathers cabin that I’ve owned for 10 years. The exterior is vertical log and they are soft at the lower end that were exposed to deep snow over the years. The studs are impeccable do to the 60 lb felt that was used between the exterior and framing. I’m a true believer in 60lb tar paper.

Look how things those walls are. So stupid

Duh....

Radon is serious business

Your talking about the roof falling if it snows, wonder how many times it snowed on it in the last 100 years ? Lmao ! Old growth lumber is way stronger than the crap we get today that why they could build on 24 inch center and use 2x4s which are actually 2 inches by 4 inches where we have to to use 2x8s that are still junk because they use fertilizer to grow the trees to fast ! I have a lot of respect for those old school carpets , they did everything but hand ! So let’s not forget about that

work with nature not against it . stick framing inevitably requires one to control a weakness in design . american stick framing was /is all about saving cost . there is no aspect of longevity built into the system , only price first everything else second . it's appears to be an American as the price above all else i see in everything we purchase , from houses to cars to gas to food etc etc. The current attempts to increase energy efficiency involves additional lumber but in the same configuration that creates so many problems . for a relative small increase in wood , one could use mass timber in the form of manufactured kiln dried logs or CLT panels for the exterior walls . the mass aspect of thick timber acts as a heat storage medium and controls humid changes due to its hygroscopic effect . installing wood fiber insulation panels on the OUTSIDE of the walls eliminates thermal bridging as the mass timber is all the same density. on top of the exterior insulation ,furring strips are attached vertically to accept a siding of choice . the space between the strips acts as an air vent to wick moisture away . the vents are open at the top and bottom with insect and rodent screen installed . the extra cost of the timber is offset by decreased labor .the exterior walls when precut can be assembled in only a few days . the roof structure can be quickly assembled to close the structure in . also there is a saving in no additional work is required on the inside walls and the exterior siding protects the insulation and the mass timber from the elements .

As a european, the german windows suck. You can't put AC's in them, getting screens in them is a PITA especially in apartments. I would much rather have windows that don't make want to die in the summer.

Polyiso is my preferred method to care for the continuous insulation control as it has the highest R-Value per inch. This way you don’t have to to try to find 13 inch screws. We can meet that same R-value with 4 inches of one polyiso board.

How do you want to clean the American window from both sides?

The term "European" is kind of missleading, because there are different styles. The "American Style" is originally from The UK. The other Window with the "Tilt and Turn Function“ ist a german invention by Wilhelm Frank, patented in1935. Over the last 50 years this system spread througout Europe. Inside turning windows ar commonly use in Middle and South Europe, where in Skandinavia Windows and especially appartement doors open outwards (Fire escape). In Germany (and other countries too) you can also get sliding windows (vertical/horizontal) but they serve usually a certain purpose like Ticket offices, Kiosk, Cafés etc.

Vapor barrier?

Thank you. I have learned a lot.

Great information, but I’ve acquired too late. 🙃

What!! I’ve been lied to. I was told that our energy bill will be cut in half if we replaced our aluminum single paned windows.

How do we go about getting these units? How do we go about getting training?

Can you explain what the other control layers below grade are going to be for the stucco? You completely skipped what that is.

Will this thing auto adjust the flow if say an exhaust fan is turned on? It needs more air to replace what’s being pulled out? How do you change the filter or do you need to install separate filters before the unit. I need a lot more info on this unit specifically, trying to decide between this or waiting for the new Broan Model that’s supposed to be coming out

Open a window ?

Nice passive vent system for radon. Is there a low level air-in pipe, as I imagine it needs to pull from somewhere to work efficiently?

I dont understand. Build a cinder block wall seal the outside and build a 2nd cinder bolck two ft from the first and fill with dry sand. Low tech, all materials are available in bulk and great thermal properties. What am i missing?

Put the blinds inside the double window

No way to make a perfect wall if you are using Zip as water control

Stupid people Show something g,stop talking

This was very informative!! Great job! 👏🏾

rockwool doesn't burn but what about wood studs 😅.....

Do you HAVE to use a hub with these are will they connect directly to an app?

We installed two commercial Versicharge chargers at our building we manage and had nothing but problems with those chargers. Siemens replaced them both and we still have problems. Do not purchase these chargers!

10 years from now, this will all be different. Also, wouldn't the homeowner have gotten off cheaper by insulating with bales of dollar bills?

I think that much Rockwool is overkill. Just look at the sample they set on fire with a device inside the rockwool built house (19:20). Its not a 6 to 12 inch thick wall, and probably only 1.5 to 2 inch thick. So having this in mind the heat wont penetrate through the 1.5 to 2 inch and keeps the humidity on the outside if that is a concern and then space between the sheathing and rockwool should be in balance (not fluctuating in temp).

We try to keep moisture going outward in our timber frames. People don't understand how much moisture builds in a house. Block walls we core with vermiculite, mineral wool batts and board, low perm air barrier, air gap, and masonry veneer. Wall ties for masonry veneer hold the mineral wool.

Hybrid designs are becoming more popular using a combination of materials and purposeful layers. Efforts are made to prevent thermal bridging across structural supports, all while not sacrificing living space.

American doors is good. But thw Double-hung is the dumbest thing I ever seen in my life. Casement, Awning or Tilt and Turn still better than that Double, Single Hung garbage.

American windows dont "need" the extra framing. It would add cost. And all it does is stiffen the window. A euro needs it because of how it opens.

Wow! I think I will just wear an extra shirt.

Great walls for the wealthy, the same people who can afford to not care about high heating bills. One up side is that these green nirvana R-Value chasers provide lots of blue collar job's. Other than that, get real!

finding it hard to find Hurricane impact tilt and turn windows in UPVC.. do you have any reference

Is there a copyright issue for showing the brand used for the client in the video? Or is a brand promotion not part of the video?

I love this project because it's simple and works. This is also an inspiring Scout project- great that the Scouts could help! And, they will learn some basics about solar energy. :)

It's also key to understand that decibels are measured exponentially. So a change from 75 to 55 decibels is more than it might sound like. 75 is irritating and you kind of need to yell over it. 55 is quieter than many conversations. So now that this hood is operating at 50-55 decibels, it's really a noticeable difference. Every ten points on the decibel scale is like a tenfold pressure difference!

I am excited about this project because it made a real and immediate difference in occupant behavior. People who were missing out will now benefit from ventilation they really should have always had. Hoods aren't just meant to be looked at! It's important to understand we only benefit from available technologies if we actually use them.

Stupid useless device that should never be used! You need to get passive insulation right with gable vents or a ridge vent and soffit vent. You have no idea about attic venting and need to be re-educated as a contractor

Hey Matt, what are those tiles? that's exactly what I'm looking for and I'm having a hard time finding the look. Thanks, Mark. Also do you know how to turn off the motion sensor? I'd like to go to just the humidity sensor and turn the volume up higher. Thanks

I am so excited for this technology - no one ever remembers to turn the fans on, and the bathrooms get so damp. I don't mind the humidity for a few minutes personally, but I do mind when it adds up over time and the paint gets ruined!

Yeah mold and skin fungus will remain in the system

Wow, this is like a no guilt shower. I wish I had known about this before a recent renovation we worked on. I always worry about water pressure - more water pressure and less water? Sounds like magic. :) I will do this for sure next time!

American windows are crappy. European windows hands down!

definatley rigid on the bottom foot or 2 feet instead of that, you can see the water being absorbed from the ground. Or vapour barrier rapped around the front of it when drainage to the back.

would a bucket of tar do the same thing as the tube

A 2 foot thick Cob wall sounds less expensive