All of my FAVORITE Building Techniques

[@mcintosh.daughter]

Matt, what a great concept for a video. Meeting up with a builder that can show how they have enhanced their practices and benefitted from the Build Show. And Adam, what a phenomenal execution. It all gets covered up, but you built it as though it will be displayed in a museum. Great job.

[@buildshow]

Thanks Joel! Means a lot Brother

[@mikefranks4528]

Matt, one of the best shows I’ve seen. Great presentation of the next generation performing effective and optimized-techniques that you’ve been showcasing on your videos. You’re mentoring thousands if not hundreds of thousands whether you know it or not.

[@davedavis662]

This young man exemplifies the very characteristics we need for a successful future. Bravo sir I applaud you and wish you a very happy and prosperous career.

[@danhayek]

What a smart, humble, and kind builder who clearly cares about his craft.

[@j.n.572]

I love the signing thing. I was renovating my parents house about 10 years ago. On the back of one of the head casing on one of the doors I found "built for my daughter "X", love dad" along with the date. The date was the year the house was originally built. It was pretty cool to see. I

[@FreedomMath]

I feel like this builder's journey exactly describes my own. I spent 2 years watching everything. As a first time owner builder, I just started laying my foundation this week and even created a manual of Matt's greatest hits. To my surprise, the old school subs have even been super receptive. We're all learning and building better. Thanks Matt. My build is in Charlotte, if you're in the area anytime over next 18months, would love to do a similar walkthrough. (We are building 4 more family homes on the same 50 acres lot!)

[@DougWilson36]

Would love to see this manual. I am starting to write down something similar for my build in a couple years to help the subs out.

[@damianbergamaschi3180]

@@DougWilson36 sure thing. Is there a way to DM me on here and we can swap emails. Now that i finished building, I picked up a few other (would have done this different ideas) happy to share. Im in Charlotte area.

[@themid-atlantic5239]

This is probably one of my favorite videos. What a great testament to all of the great information you are sharing and love seeing it implemented to make better buildings across the country. Bravo.

[@jaywardlumber]

Long time subscriber and this has to be one of my favorite videos ever. Love to see the new builder using so many of the best practices in the project. Thanks Matt for passing on the knowledge.

[@iamblaineful]

You have helped me, someone who builds/remodels now and then, and new builders. Something to really be proud of. I've completely changed my opinion about a ton of things and baking in those costs for Zip and other things into my upcoming build.. I'm a BSEE (Elec Engineer in Comp Science) and have worked in IT for the last 30yrs, I love building new things with my hands and getting away from the screen. Doing it right the first time makes all the sense in the world. I've had questions, and just by watching your videos, every one of them has been answered in depth. Kudos!

[@mariacifuentesmarrero8938]

Matt you are making a huge difference. Thanks for all the great effort, professionalism, attention to detail in the content you put out.

[@israelreyes3123]

Matt, I'm definitely watching your videos. I'm 25, grew up working construction where speed prioritized quality, however, you, alongside the entire Build Network, have become the best role models from afar one could ask for. Learning from you has challenged my way of thinking, has made me sit, think and plan ahead before execution. Your teaching has taught me excellence. Thank you for doing what you do, thank you for the amazing tips, thank you for all your mistakes that you're helping us avoid. You and your team are awesome! You are to me, as Gamaliel was to Paul. God bless, Matt!

[@kevinstenger4334]

Wow, there is still hope for the building industry! It’s great to see someone that is actually interested in building well. Most builders I see today are only interested in building the cheapest thing they can throw up, and they act like minimum code is such an unnecessary burden on them. I’ve tried to educate a friend of mine that a builder here just outside Chattanooga but he always uses the excuse that he can’t do that because nobody else does and he has to compete. I like the boric acid trick, I did something like that a few years ago. My daughter and son in law bought a big house and the home inspector failed to notice the smell and damage in the attic from a major infestation of mice, squirrels, raccoons, etc. the previous owner had the access points for the larger animals repaired and covered up the mess with a new layer of fiberglass insulation but never dealt with the mice. We eliminated the mice and repaired all the places they were getting in then completely gutted the attic. When we put it back together we used blown in cellulose and I had him sprinkle borax powder into the hopper of the blower while were installing it.

[@bretthiggins1473]

Great video! Adam seems like a very professional guy, and it awesome to see all knowledge he's learned from the online community.

[@xDRAN0x]

This is what its all about; sharing learning experience, hit and misses and just getting better over time. Love the content!

[@augustreil]

The way he did the sill sealing is really a good way to do it.

[@ZachAshcraft]

This was so inspiring for me. I'm just getting started with woodworking and building, but wanting to build some small homes for Airbnb in the coming year. Videos like this keep me motivated!

[@luispadovani3788]

Extremely exceptional work to detail 👏 I love to see a young person so interested and intusiastic about their work. You will be a great and know builder for high end homes, you keep up that work and your name will spread. I loved the personalized signatures...very special and when we,are all gone ,someone will be like wow, this is so cool

[@dd-kg9si]

Great guy motivated to self-educate. Very cool.

[@danielwoodard680]

That humble kid rocks

[@banayeehomes]

Matt you are my mentor, my instructor, my teacher. I have been watching every single video you make. I am a young builder in Canada and I am telling you that I have learned the trade from you. I have gained much much much more knowledge then I could gain in the college or university. I really appreciate your and the build show network contributors effort to transfer your best knowledge your treasure to next gen builders. I have started to work in my own company, I wish to have you once in one of my great projects. Please promise me that you will come once I have a project where I applied all the knowledge of building science I have learned from you. Thanks and I personally love you.

[@batmanzutoplankton865]

I'm starting a new home in the next two weeks. I feel like this vid is the culmination of a so much learning I've gone through by watching your channel, over the course of the couple years. This vid (like so many previous) will get sent on to my GC. Many of the products in this vid have already been spec'd to my new home. The "shocker" in this one was the split/mini's for HVAC. Thanks again!

[@Ptro1]

Your GC is going to hate you

[@meanpicker]

Awesome! I’m a Designer about the same age as you guys and have also learned and taken so much value from The Build Show and Network (especially Steve). It has immensely impacted and elevated the way I draw and design custom homes. I also believe it has helped me gain new clients and grow my small business. I appreciate it so much. Thank you for sharing!

[@generichards6497]

Very cool, you should be so proud of what people have accomplished in construction with your help.

[@jeffreybrown9536]

WAY TO GO ADAM!

[@erich9244]

Matt I am not a home builder ...rather a home owner..Your show is awesome and has taught me TONS. Keep on keeping on!

[@ducagace1390]

Wow! Impressive and inspiring! The "ON THE BUILD SHOW" is gold. I pray for the best for you and your family! Take care both of you.

[@SeeSheriLee]

Matt thank you for the content you create. Because I saw your video about sealing, Boracare, and Boric acid to keep out air and bugs I talked to the builder then took those steps before drywall. Your suggestions also made me aware of many areas where additional sealant was needed. I feel much better about the seal on soon to be new home. You have also made me aware of some things I plan to do after I move it. Keep sharing great content. As a wine lover I will definitely order some 12 Fires wine.

[@mannyvelez4437]

Matt you have influenced how I look at things at my house now. This past summer I just got my whole house Mitsubishi ductless a/c with bight heat. I also did my whole house water filtration.

[@soving]

What a great interview. You know, trades who care like Adam does are a rare breed. This kind of guy bri G's a ton of added value...you just know he is making decisions that are in the clients best interest. This fellow will always be busy.

[@dennismeadows930]

Adam’s attention to the details are fantastic! Beautiful building at 12Fires that I plan to frequent often.

[@ryandaniel8856]

Mr Risinger, you’ve mentored more people than you know… myself included. Thank You, brother!

[@coldfinger459sub0]

I like when Matt says (“ on a mild day like today when it’s only 90°F outside”). Here in San Francisco when it’s 90°F outside it’s considered a apocalyptic extinction event.

[@kentmillerstudios]

When you think no one is watching. I can say i am not a builder. However, when working on my house. I think back to techniques and products you have talked about and that info sticks out in how I go about repairing or upgrading. Thanks for the education and entertainment.

[@mcd5082]

I want this gentlemen to build my next house, such great attention to detail and smart thinking.

[@crgomarro]

Only Texans say "It's only 90° outside". Excellent work!

[@scpitts]

Wow, what a very proud moment Matt when you know and get to meet someone who has learned from what you do and the content you put out. Keep it going! 👏🏻

[@joshuapagliasotti6626]

Matt, I loved that you left behind that John Ruskin quote. I have it on the wall in my shop and think of it often.

[@T_157-40]

Learned new things today. Great builder. Wish I knew someone like him in WA State.

[@LasVegasVocalist]

I loved watching this video, Matt. The signings all over the walls are awesome. Matt, this now confirms, with absolute certainty, that you ARE an INFLUENCER. You've Arrived! Congrats!

[@good.morning.everyone]

That is a testament to Matts impact on the industry at large and to the individual builder. There’s no secret sauce here, just informed decisions and intentional design elements to meet a performance standard. I love that you give context to the reason for these kind of improvements to traditional framing. Some apply other places, some don’t, but it’s the exercise of determining the application and performance you desire and making the building work for you (your customer) or future generations. I love this whole video.

[@davidmireles6056]

In my opinion. matt relies heavily on his subcontractors and architects for new techniques and methods..he is a glorified salesman..I don't think he's ever built anything with his own hands

[@matthewblomquist3169]

Great episode, such a relatable story 👍The building science community is such a generous group of professionals just trying to lift everyone up together.

[@nicholascooper1193]

I like how doing something simple like sealing nail holes becomes a whole "thing", basically because builders didn't give a crap for the last 50 years or so.

[@yentrader]

I love Adam’s attention to detail. What really bugs me is to see the careless approach so many companies and trades take in their work, slap it together, get paid and it’s see you later.

[@Pious-Inquisitor]

Because that's all they paid for.

[@yentrader]

@@Pious-Inquisitor Sometimes, but it’s been my experience more often than not that people I hire do not provide the quality and attention to detail that they promised from the start. Consequently, I just do most things myself.

[@Pious-Inquisitor]

Correct on both counts.

[@WSnaden2626]

But how do you find someone like Adam or Matt to work on your house???!!

[@LeisureLivin207]

Don’t get me wrong I love his work. I just wish all customers could afford the best materials.However, 80% need OSB ,Tyvek, and regular silicone for gaps between crete and plate There should be more videos of what’s really taking place at most houses. Sure is fun using nice materials.

[@larryharris2008]

In answer to your question if anyone is watching. Everyone is! No pressure. I am a retired residential home improvement contractor and hope I can use many of the techniques I have learned from your channel in my finial retirement home I am preparing to build in the next year. Thanks

[@rbcoutdoorsandrcs2021]

Love what ya do man. Thanks for exposing us all.to such great content. Im 34 and have built a 2400 sq ft 3 floor home 90 % by myself. From excavation to framing, electrical and plumbing, cabnits and countertops, toilets and towel rods. Starting siding next week. Cannot wait to upload all the progress and send you some content. Used everything I could learn from you and the build show from tips and tricks to flashing and wrapping for ain air tight seal. You'll have yo make a trip to the Adirondacks when it's finished.

[@JoshuaRes]

“Surrounded by a wall of love” so sweet! Seems like a really nice guy.

[@idahocartel]

This is so great!! And love the hidden signings and messages

[@vit1844]

Same here Matt! I always learn from you, expert builders! Please, don't worry, you have thousands of people always learn from your content!

[@Tomm9y]

Having owned houses many hundreds or years old, I appreciate the care and skills of those who built them. Craftsmen could only learn on the job, often travelling and working to build awesome structures. I hope the network possibilities today continue to help skills and technologies to develop.

[@DiaEule]

Great video. Shows how much of a difference Matt is making.

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Great content ,well done Adem ,from the uk

[@PhiLeo7973]

Happy New Year 2022! to Matt Risinger & Adam Harrison, two very inspirational gentlemen. I will purchase 12 Fires wine because of this video and your collaborative vision & wisdom.phil

[@enriquealdogarcia4850]

That´s the site!!! like my town in Mendoza, Argentina. With a lot of grapes & wineries. Many thanks, all this experience very useful to me

[@StreamingF1ydave]

Hell yeah! I have a lot of this planned for a lake front cottage I'm doing. Still trying to figure out how I'm going to pull off sealing the basement I'm going to add by digging out the crawlspace. I'm really impressed by how much the mini split saved. I'm still gonna do zehnder!

[@jameslyons1661]

Watching learned a bunch been on the shelf a couple years thank you

[@DanSme1]

Publish all the latest and greatest in/as the THE BEST OF THE BUILD SHOW.

[@torempilor]

Such a great example of better building practices put into action. Great work!

[@bertruttan129]

This is what the good side of the internet looks like! Great content guys!!!

[@Keep_Freedom_Free]

Great video. I’ve been keeping a list of all the stuff you have used on your house so I can also use on mine one day in the future way up here in Alaska. Awesome to see someone else influenced by you.

[@jjansen987]

Great video! It’s so scary to see are younger generation that doesn’t know anything when it comes to construction. I am only 42 years old and it’s scary to see what all is coming into the workforce at this time. I am a commercial superintendent for large commercial projects. And let me tell you there is not a workforce out there anymore. The days of seeing young Formans has come & gone and/or far & few between sadly. So to see younger craftsman is a great thing.

[@FreekHoekstra]

Someone should really come up with a nail gun that automatically deposits a bead of caulking. Filling up the nail holes after the fact is a lot of work and you’re probably gonna miss some. Having a nail gun that just automatically seals after you shoot would be a huge win, also keeps the nail from corroding. Someone build this :)

[@rogersoares366]

Great to see some of the best practices from the Build Show!

[@chrisbabbitt4202]

Really great to see the knowledge being passed on to future generations.

[@jakekilts364]

What an awesome video. I can’t to build my house and use all you have taught us Matt! Thank you!

[@batmb1e]

So proud of Adam's evolution as a builder! Love it!

[@kdub4pres]

Having a video that summarizes the best techniques to use is great. I know there probably isn't a best onesizefitsall formula, but seeing a favorite recommendation for each climate would be great to see. Thanks for the great videos, really enjoy watching them

[@timmyswain3378]

Matt I learned so much from your show.I appreciate you putting this out there

[@Nonsense62365]

Great episode! Thank you for sharing this.

[@Data_Wolf]

Learning from all these videos, I appreciate yall!

[@unleashedskater1]

I look forward to the day I get my own home built, but one of my stipulations is knowing that they use and follow your guidance in building! Thanks for all the content and knowledge.

[@alsnows6021]

About to start framing our house, this is good information.

[@danieldrinkwalter2393]

WOW, outstanding...!!! Wondering if Adam would like to take a working vacation in North Carolina. LOL...would love to have him come build my SIP Panel house.

[@brickleyb]

This is so impressive well done guys!

[@johnny-xq7tp]

dude, this is awesome. great work Matt!

[@sebastienloyer9471]

Yes we are watching. And living IT

[@huntera123]

This is so good on so many levels.

[@c.n.297]

Hi Matt! If you have some time, I think it would be a great idea if you linked your videos to each product/topic/install/etc for the things he's implemented. Have a beautiful day. :)

[@VBall12MixUP]

Way to go 12 FIRES!!!! Great find Matt!

[@Blackcreekstudios]

The carrier mini split is interesting. What was used for air exchange ?

[@stormagorist6129]

I'm sure someone has already pointed out that it was over 20 years ago that the bonfire tragedy happened. I attended the last bonfire, and was already driving to A&M when I heard of the tragedy. I parked on the grass, got out and started helping moving logs This is one of your better videos in my opinion as it shows the products coming together and working together.

[@malcolmpaull9324]

So much knowledge with your videos

[@kieferonline]

Inspirational video! This was a good one

[@brewcityb]

Matt, I would really like to see you tour a building science house in the Midwest. I see some builders still use that tyvac garbage for the outside

[@phebephillips]

🧡 Best show on KZbin ❣️

[@mattdouglass6482]

i agree. excellent attention to detail by this craftsman. im patiently waiting the chance to have a client willing to invest these kinds of dollars on a project im building… alas, everyone i work for goes for the vinyl siding option so they can get a tiled shower 😆🤣

[@MS-uu8xg]

I love the osha evidence at the end signing the wall 😂😂👌🏻

[@justincampbell4619]

Gig 'Em! Matt and Adam

[@williamdavies1977]

That's a clean-ass job site.

[@Rew123]

Good observation

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

Well Done, Sir!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great and fun video Matt.

[@altiplanalberto9961]

Excellent video! Just a question: should the exterior insulation on exterior walls be covered on the exposed side (see 5:30)? I am thinking about ants, termites or other causes of damage.

[@jtexan4098]

Great video

[@LeoMeisels]

Hi Matt, do you need to make vapour pressure and dew point calculations of the envelope structures in the USA?

[@roBLINDhood]

So cool to see this!!!

[@baraksvisa7513]

Matt, you should come to Los Angeles we love you here

[@ericpetersen7465]

hi from colorado i wish you were around when i started up i started up no one was around to ask keep up the good job

[@jundossantos]

I like the air tightness of the building. Does he have plans for fresh air intake?

[@justinbrost275]

That was an Awesome Video. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertfitzgerald8243]

Matt what r those boots called for the mini split line going into the house

[@David5H]

Matt, do you have video or more information about the air seal that Adam did between the slab and the framing? I’m really interested in getting more information about that.