High Performance 2x8 Wall Assembly

[@an7h0ny88]

Honestly, I just want to listen to Steve walk around the house and talk. This guy knows what he is doing. Master of his craft.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for the kind words - very much appreciated. I love what I do

[@timgleason2527]

Check out the build show network site. All of Steve’s videos are this good.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@timgleason2527 thanks man

[@davidnormandin5428]

Steve is the professor you arrive early for so as not to miss his off the cuff discussion before class.

[@ambroisevalet]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 What would be the life span of a house like that?

[@JoshIlles]

I'm glad whomever has the money to build this house is building it to last. They're spending money on the structure and infrastructure and presumably it's fairly energy efficient. Great job to the architect, the builders, and the owners.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir, and thats my point tupically, people get on these rants but hell, I m about to design a 900 sq ft home, and all these questions will get asked there too.....far too many miss the point, and thats why the industry corners like a freight train

[@Nill757]

This residence no noubt requires far less energy than a home this size built a couple generations ago and I applaud the quality of the work. Yet this remains an exercise in guilding the lilly. So no, a single family residence of that size by definition can not be "energy efficient" per person, especially if one counts the energy embodied in the like of making enormous triple pane windows, or in the kiln dried lumber making these castle walls, in the transportation of material to the remote site, etc. The point of a residence like this is most often a tax protected investment in real estate. Yet Mar a Lago display no longer goes over well at the board meeting of the non-profit, so "energy efficiency" goes in the store window instead.

[@ar053x]

lol, who tf gets to decide what is or isn't a fair portion? You? This is quality construction that will house a lot more than just one family for multiple generations to come..... you think he is building that big house to sit in it all alone? you sound like you have a small mind.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@ar053x thank you for the great words. Much appreciated

[@Nill757]

@@ar053x A family could be comfortable in well built house a fifth that size. Or sure, live a in mansion instead, Just please, don’t pretend its an an energy conscious country house with two feet thick walls instead of a mansion in which to stash cash.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Huge props to the owner for doing it right. No corners cut. Everyone involved in this build is top notch.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@davidnielsen4490]

Thank you Matt and Steve. Steve you did a tremendous job in designing this house. I hope you give a tour when the millwork is installed. From what you showed, Brian looks like a very good construction superintendent. Great site, great architect, great builder equals great house@

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I have worked with many and Brian is as humble as they come - he is also AS GOOD as they come - I always learn from our conversations

[@brucemacneil]

No Question - Steve is just about the perfect person to be architect for this house. In 20 years - it will make a great high school.

[@michaelmiller1109]

Seriously, Steve is the best Architect.

[@michaelmiller1109]

I don't know why, but every time I see Steve it is just like seeing your old favorite friend that has your back but also tell you when you're doing something stupid.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I love it buddy - thank you

[@johnsonfamily4712]

Champagne taste on a beer budget. Waiting on county permits for my 2780 sq ft “modern farmhouse” build. Wish I could have afforded all the efficiency upgrades like this beautiful home. I did budget in all black fiberglass windows, backup generator and a lot of wood accents though. 😁 Excited to break ground!!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Good luck with your build Johnson family!!!

[@johnsonfamily4712]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 thanks!!

[@johnsonfamily4712]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 you are a master designer! I’m hoping to put in sweat equity and implement some of the air tightening techniques I see you and Matt do. If you had to pick two things for a handy homeowner to do throughout the build to improve efficiency without spending a lot, what would you recommend? Thanks!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@johnsonfamily4712 Solve for air leakage, it is he lowest cost/highest return. Also put in the best windows you can afford.

[@lb7wade518]

Do the things now that will put money in your pocket. Good windows, doors, insulate the crap out of it. Go the extra mile on flashing to kkep the water out

[@paulmccoy2908]

To all of the complainers who think this house is too expensive, remember that not long ago, things like insulation, electricity, and A/C were only for rich people and were out of the budget for normal houses. New technology of any kind is expensive to develop, and early adopters are the folks who pay. I really appreciate the videos that Matt makes, even though I can’t afford a lot of the products and talent that he relies on, because public awareness drives demand, which drives competition, which eventually drives costs down. The more consumers that want this stuff, the less expensive it will eventually get.

[@paulmccoy2908]

P.S. Matt: your evil alter ego is Ratt Misinger and he builds cheap, crappy houses, refuses to learn, and cuts corners to keep his costs down. You should let him make some videos.

[@carlmccoy662]

Your analogy does not apply to the majority of what we see in this video. Most of the materials in this have been around for a long time and are currently more expensive than at any time in history. Skilled labor is not going to drop either.

[@JamesG1126]

2x8 studs are new technology? LOL

[@opfreakx]

No, this house is just too big. Best way to save the plant is to use less resources. That first room they showed is about the size of my entire house.

[@t1n4444]

@@opfreakx Hmm, but is the house really "too big"? Strikes me that a house construction project like this is might be considered a "vehicle" to distribute wealth to everyone from architect('s offfice staff) to the most junior of the labourers as in all those involved in any capacity. Not forgetting the builders' merchants. It doesn't matter if "we" agree with the owner's taste ... who cares what they like ... "we" are unlikely to be a house guest 😂😂😂 ... they are spending cash and this results in a win:win situation and everybody's happy. What's not to like? And, if the owner really does do the farming thing then he/she employs even more staff and buys or leases farming equipment stuff, possibly "your" own John Deere stuff? Sounds even better to me. Personally I couldn't care if the owner lives in an igloo with Pingu the penguin ... he or she is putting money into the local and no so local economy.

[@JohnathanBach]

Some farmer done really well for himself to build this place!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Farming is coming back......

[@Montblanc1986]

Every farmer is a multi millionaire.

[@JohnathanBach]

@@Montblanc1986 Definitely not true! You could ask my father-in-law if you needed to know. Psssst...he's a farmer, just so you know. He ain't no millionaire!

[@Tb0n3]

@@Montblanc1986 and it's all invested in the equipment needed to make any money. And if a crop fails the bank might have a new combine.

[@benzun9600]

Farmers get millions in government subsidies

[@petraschneider3086]

I hope we'll get a tour when its finished. Absolutely gorgeous!! 😍

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

We'll work on that

[@ScottyLo]

Steve is a top notch architect, Brian is a top notch builder and when you put them both together you end up with an amazing house that will stand the test of time. Thanks for sharing builds like this and the people that are doing the build.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

We made one hell of a team

[@seanwebster3816]

Steven Baczek Architect What manufacturers did you get the roofing and siding from for this house?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@seanwebster3816 Roofing was Englert I believe and the siding is Boral Tru Exterior

[@manofsolutions4305]

Beautiful work. Great piece of property matched with people who actually cared enough to make it something special.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you!!! Much appreciated

[@lucilledog8832]

Stunning! Even more impressive when a guy like Steve passionately details all the nooks and crannys. A proper masterpiece!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you very much

[@aaa1118246]

As always Matt, Great information for builders in general. You’re a great ambassador for responsible; eco-friendly; low carbon footprint; Passive building which is the way building will be steered in the future. Good to see Steve too - great fellow -,You can see his love for building come out in his descriptions.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@suspicionofdeceit It's all relative - I have seen houses three and four times this size built to slightly above code standards. It is easy to make your argument I get it, but we could have some very terrible decisions here also.....all relative

[@opfreakx]

There is nothing eco friendly about huge houses.

[@opfreakx]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Steven, a house 1/4 this size built to the same specs. Will be much more eco friendly. And still be huge.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@opfreakx i understand, but if this house were with another architect, and ended up with energy bills 3x, and water management and comfort problems, then yes it would have been more wasteful

[@louf7178]

Watching older TV shows, a "full-sectioned" house was a significant luxury for sodbusters. This would be a fantasy.

[@MikeKobb]

The concealed pockets for the shading are super nice. Wish I had done that in my house when I remodeled, especially in the bedrooms to have nice blackouts. Really looking forward to the pool/cabana video!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Stay tuned, coming soon - the video has been shot

[@jhoags92]

Beautiful project. I can't imagine how heavy all those windows must be...

[@drewt9829]

I love Steve's design's. He has a wealth of knowledge. Beautiful location that is complimented by the structures.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir for the kind words - very much appreciated, stay tuned for the pool house, it's a winner!!!

[@drewt9829]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 You're welcome. The praise coming you're way is much deserved. You are pushing the envelope in the right direction. The attention to detail is second to none. Thanks for providing us with a glimpse of great architecture.

[@RCMServices]

Awesome design Steve. The entire team is doing excellent job.

[@carstenneustadt7454]

I expected a 'Lets get ready to rumble!' in the beginning.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Michael Buffer gets $1 million dollars every time they use him. It's in his contract.

[@simonrizk4451]

Thank you Matt and Steve.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Very welcome

[@jerryshigan2305]

Window package alone is pure insanity

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I think ou'd be pleasantly suprised on how competative it is

[@ceoofgambling233]

That’s a frigging awesome house

[@10tenman10]

Motorized shades! Wow. Great idea.

[@allenbryant]

Steve's got a BIG GLASS!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Is that good?

[@allenbryant]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 I'm not sure but it was funny how excited Matt got when he said "Look at Steve's big glass!".

[@gmb12philly88]

Damn, Steve really thought of everything when he designed this. Beautiful!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

" Do your job" it's that simple.....

[@jonathancallender8185]

Steve’s details are so good!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Very much appreciated - thank you for the kind words

[@GermanLibertarian]

Beautiful insight you don't get too often. Thank you so much Matt. Just a great great video! I appreciate all the work you put into making these videos. Love it! Best regards to the family! :)

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for the kind words!! Very much appreciated. Matt does a great job, an love having him tour the projects

[@GermanLibertarian]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 You deserve the same endorsement, Sir. I feel bad now for not mentioning you, since I thought you wouldn't browse the comment section here. I love the explanations and the minutia you two sometimes talk about. What a beautiful project! I hope there's many more of such videos to come. I wish you all the best, g-d bless!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@GermanLibertarian No problem, Matt and I are a team effort, glad you enjoy. Thank you for the kind words

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

Now this is a HOUSE ..... Love it... especially this 40ft wide open room nice design. I am working on a 30ft by 20ft open room (kitchen, Living room, dining room area) .... LOVE LOVE LOVE those windows..... I need to buy some of those for my Steel building...

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you!!

[@aaronoconnell1597]

Omg somebody mentioned the lead Carpenter, it's a Halloween miracle!

[@josephhummel6200]

Steve awesome detail on window shade pockets. The mechanical room, that shows some great planning there, I'd have to integrate the 1hr firewall here but I love the idea of everything laid out clean. Keep making these videos and upping the bar

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir, very much appreciated

[@justRome1]

Wow! I need this type of money. Would take this house over one of those LA estates any day.

[@acdnintheusa]

Phenomenal attention to detail. Impressive forethought on the build sequences.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

This is hands-down the most impressive home I've seen - not over-the-top garish with ridiculous amounts of trim. Lovely, understated design/color scheme. That mechanical room was gigantic. Owners made a great decision to hire Steven. Who makes that white oak flooring?

[@luismonroyRealtor]

"You don't need artwork in this house when you frame mother nature like that." MY MAN STEVE IS A POET 9:46 , beautiful house, thanks for the great content Matt!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thanks my friend, very much appreciated

[@luismonroyRealtor]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Anytime my friend!

[@lisabek72]

Gorgeous stunning home

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@warrengraham7461]

Brian, like from the life of Brian? Praise the Messiah!

[@L00TxGoblin]

You and your teams craftsmanship makes me want to move to Texas and hire you to build my house lol. Excellent work

[@rjtumble]

This reminds me, I need to go buy a lottery ticket. awesome house.

[@the74impala]

That rain detail with a screen in the soffit is what you should do on your house Matt.

[@buildshow]

Absolutely agree!

[@dansklenicka8403]

Amazing house, construction & views

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

hey man - I agree

[@duggydo]

You know big money is building that house when they are doing blasting.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Blasting is quite common in many parts around here

[@Nill757]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Yes in the same way that blasting is common for the like of building Trump Tower. Not so for modest single family homes.

[@ArcadiyIvanov]

@@Nill757 Not in New England. The entire MA is sitting on top of the granite which you can't excavate or drill cheaply. Blasting in MA is super common regardless of price.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Work hard like us and you can be big money. Start with contracting and let the quality of your work speak for itself.

[@duggydo]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 If you get the chance, I'd love to see a video of the foundation work for a house directly on bedrock like this one.

[@10tenman10]

I like the terms "rain screen" for the outer layer of the house

[@michiganporter]

Yep I knew I would love this place! Top notch fellas!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir!!!

[@jtarmyman4]

the earliest ive ever been to a video

[@markpalmer5311]

What a great team

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you - It was a PRIVILEGE to be on this team.

[@BojanPetrovicvft]

we use this brands and types of windows in Europe for nearly 30 years now.

[@Mote78]

I wish we could all afford a home built like this.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I believe we can!!

[@Ebbrush3]

i do all my bottom window sills in granite ....easy to clean ...looks great ......you can get prefab counter top backsplash at any stone yard .....matt , you should do it on your build ....get them in before you rock

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I have done slate a number of times and love it.

[@rollingacresfarmstead206]

damn those are some cool windows

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Agreed

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 New Zealand - Timber Lockwood House of the Year 2020.!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5WYXo2ll9dsgsk lockwood.co.nz/#intro . lockwoodreadybuilt.co.nz/#readybuilt . kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5WYXo2ll9dsgsk ..!!!

[@HistoricHomePlans]

That's one very well-to-do "farmer". I love the house, though.

[@mikejf4377]

What barrier was sprayed on the basement wall? Very nice video. What are using at the bottom and top to keep bugs out of the wall.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Another great video. 😁

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@157-40_T]

Love it.. fits my vision Steve!

[@incognito6469]

Can you please put some links up for the materials used (siding, windows etc.)? The videos are really not worth much without.

[@Because4545]

I’ve been waiting for this video after seeing the barn.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Hopefully we lived up to it?

[@oldskoolwayy]

Love the build show

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Me too

[@lb7wade518]

What a house!! Love it

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you - much appreciated

[@lb7wade518]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 I do remodels in North Texas. I would say 90% of those are due to water dmg!! I also have customer in the Houston area that has an ICF built house. That has all kinds of leaks. Wrong flashing, did not use treated wood by the bay. Siding and trim that has every issue you could think of!! So seeing contractors pay attention to water and capillary action is great to see!!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@lb7wade518 Maybe one of my visits to TX we can cross paths, I'll buy you lunch, and we can chat about building?

[@ColeSpolaric]

Do you know if there is going to be a rental unit available for the blown in rockwool insulation? My understanding is that the cellulose/fiberglass blowers can't handle the loose rockwool.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Great Question Cole as I have discussed this with my insulator. You need a blower with an adjustable auger speed so you can slow it down for the Rockwool. The lower speed won't cut it all up

[@deadstump4970]

It looks like you are building a reputation!... today on theeee Build SHow!

[@DrivingWithJake]

Yay was waiting for this one :)

[@JoeChancellor]

so much time spent on the ground level when I'd say that standing seam roof is even more of a priority on a coastal home.

[@Highlos]

So professional

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I agree!! Thank you

[@theRodofwar]

someone's GOT WOOD for Brian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MotorSwapDan]

Wow just wow

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@vocatusk407]

I work in HVAC, everytime I see unmasticed ductwork I cry inside

[@monroefritz369]

Good for you Vocatusk. And the great thing is, your mastic process has a major impact, while still being affordable for ALL projects.

[@zack9912000]

Agreed and a house packed with all those windows, that home will have cooling issues and heating issues. Mastic all joints should be code everywhere

[@95thousandroses]

why are you concerned about having perfectly sealed hvac joint that is within the building envelope?

[@zack9912000]

@@95thousandroses You loose massive amount of airflow, it can destroy the designs of proper duct work, rooms won't cool or heat right. Also as expensive of the system they installed it lazy work to not do it.

[@monroefritz369]

@@95thousandroses You are correct, of course, in thinking that the first concern is for duct-work that leaks from locations OUTSIDE of the building envelope. (It's hard to find a home built in the midwest prior to 2010 which didn't have a large percentage of unsealed duct-work located outside of the envelope.) But leaks from inside the envelope also contribute to inefficiencies and comfort issues, even though they do not cause the monster energy losses of exterior locations. In our state the best HVAC people can seal EVERYTHING quickly and efficiently, and it makes the difference between an OK job and the very best job.

[@DaytonaJim78]

With the price of lumber at the moment this would be insane!

[@gordonbeaulieu678]

Probably had it all framed before the prices skyrocketed in may.

[@kevintodd7278]

I love these videos!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir

[@rok4220]

That is a heck of a "farmhouse".

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I'd agree with that

[@janeheacock85]

Great show as usual. Would like to know what siding was used please. Thank you.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

PVC Board and Batten and Boral Tru Exterior on the sloped channel

[@Padoinky]

Missing my NE seasons out here in N-TX that home and land has to be north of $10MM all in, given the estuary setting, acreage, region and the extreme top quality over-build and integration of latest building science technologies... likely this is a vacation home for a family that has multiple homes/estates

[@oatlord]

Brian is something else

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

He is one of a kind!! The very best kind

[@literaryebooks]

Oh Matt, that you forgot to show us the actual inside of your 2x8 wall assembly, what a disappointment. At least you told us what it is it would’ve been nice to actually see it😁 Party Barn House w/pool cabana😂 awesomeness.

[@alexanderwolfson3189]

Matt, do you have any more detail on the built in automated blinds? Is that a custom box? How does the drywall get finished? Thanks.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

The cassette slides up into the cavity and is finished with a metal cap. A thin slot is left to allow the blind to lower out of the cassette.

[@hugh5356]

Awesome, what’s the brand?

[@alexanderwolfson3189]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Thanks. Slide it up just before drywall or before insulation?

[@braun247]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Do you have the detail on how the cavity is framed? It would seem to be in the way of the header. Thanks

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Beautiful home man thanks for sharing

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you sir

[@vinnypinatelli221]

No problem!

[@boedillard8807]

What is the rain screen detail made of? Seems like using lumber for that would be inviting rot. Also would like to see the screen at the bottom.

[@vollmar4]

I would love to know how they handle a 1200cfm range hood in these tight houses? I get they have the fresh air coming in and this one has that extra flow but I doubt it's enough for a range ventilation.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

It's not that big, it's induction cooktop so there is only odor control from the fan

[@Adesico87]

Kind of a side note, but could you PLEASE do an episode on making garage doors are tight? This is something I don’t see anyone addressing.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Not as easy as you might think

[@achasilas6535]

Great project but if I did a project like that I would have gone with ICF. It would have been cheaper as compared to this and will have better value over time,the 6' concrete core can withstand any force of nature with minimal maintenance and degradation.

[@miktub1555]

Yep, ICF would be a great choice for a coastal setting.

[@jaysson1151]

Underbitelover that’s a load of crap. Explain...

[@michiganengineer8621]

Agreed, I would have definitely gone with ICF for AT LEAST the basement and first floor in that location. Possibly for the entire wall system and then used SIPS for the roofing since the design seems to favor "post and beam" look.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@@jaysson1151 All building system have both advantages and disadvantages, ICF is no exception. Initial costs are 5-10% higher, you will likely save more in the long run but there's more involved to do it in the first place. There's also a learning curve to building with ICF, for example, if the concrete is poured too quickly it may burst through the foam panels, resulting in a messy blowout. In other cases, voids and air pockets can form in the concrete, which may lead to structural instability or even when all goes well the forms can still deform and need to be made plum again before the concrete cures or you'll have permanent deformations. Problems can be dealt with if you have an experienced crew working with them but it's not a risk free system that you never have to worry about anything going wrong. ICFs are vulnerable to bugs, termites, especially, have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to burrow through the panels, find hairline cracks within the concrete, and begin damaging wood flooring and joists before being detected. So that can be a long term issue unless you take extra steps at time of building to prevent those issues but that's additional costs and labor on top of building with ICF. Use of insecticides can also have separate issues if you go with treated blocks... While the R-value comparison advantage also tends to be exaggerated. A typical ICF wall delivers an R-value between 19 and 26, which is better than a home built using 2-by-4 studs and fiberglass insulation, but it's not up to the R-32 performance you'd expect from a home with closed cell insulation between 6-inch studs. There are thicker ICF options but they're not exceeding what you can get with an equivalently thick wall. Though, comparisons of R-Value with concrete is not always equivalent because of how the materials behave differently, how the concrete acts as a thermal mass, how effective the air tightness is, etc... Other disadvantages include difficulty to remodel, you have to think carefully when building to account for any future remodel or it will make it much harder to make changes later. If you're in an area you don't need thick walls then ICF can have a issue for how much minimum space it requires as the walls will be significantly thicker than 2x4 framed structures. Plus, anything dealing with concrete can have moisture issues and this property is by the sea. I would also point out not all ICFs are equal. So simply going with an ICF system doesn't guarantee you'd get the best results. On lateral shear test, a high end product like Polycrete Big Block, for example, averaged 375 lbs. with a maximum of 420 lbs. Most others were found to average 235 lbs, which is almost 37% weaker. ICFs can be considered highly fire resistant but not fire proof... 6” thick ICF wall systems with steel cross ties usually have a four hour fire rating and the plastic-tied ICF systems are generally only good for three hours. The EPS foam is generally the same or very similar, which means it's mainly the ties that vary the fire rating. So things to keep in mind... ICFs have been around since the 1960's... They are much more widely used up in Canada but there are reasons why they have been slow to spread through the states. ICF can be a great option, it is very durable and long lasting, but it's not automatically the best option or without trade offs to consider...

[@jaysson1151]

ZeoCyberG yeah I’m aware of those trade offs, but there’s a lot more experienced builders now than there has been, and now how to work around those. Down where I live with the hurricanes, my state has been hit 7 times this year, ICF is a now brainer! They’re really becoming popular in the Gulf South as the southern east coast. Nudura offers an R-35 block but it is a little thicker. Logix has an R-28 block using some kind of reflective material added into the foam which gives it more R-value without making it thicker.

[@brsta1]

I see that outside insulation stops below the slab inside. How is insulation detailed to prevent bridging? Thanks

[@3lightsteps]

Quality is A Beautiful Build!

[@MadsWorld34]

just guessing but the windows from this house most likely cost more than my entire house so far.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Does that mean the windows are expensive or your house is a a very cheap house?

[@MadsWorld34]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 both i'm on a fixed income so i'm doing the best i can with what i have and doing it 100% myself. the house i'm living in is about to fall down. cant get any help from these programs. i guess i just to honest or dont know how to work the system. i dont know but if you measure in inches i am about 1 1/2 inches from being about to move into my new house NOT finish it. but the house we are living in is about a 1/2 inch from falling in on us. i woke up july 6th with a 6 and 1/2 foot chicken snake trying to crawl in bed with me. july 7th i went and borrowed $13000 to start a new house. and i have made that 13k go as far as i can go. now i'm about to sell my bike to try and get my electrical and plumbing done enough we can move into it by Jan 1st 2021.

[@literaryebooks]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 no those windows are European inspired they are not cheap and somebody forgot to give us the brand😂 No you’re not gonna find these types of windows at Home Depot they’re probably custom-made our guess directly from the manufacturer wherever they got them from😁

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

@@literaryebooks Schuco windows, all European windows are made to order, and you would e extremely surprised at the competative cost

[@literaryebooks]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Thank you Steven, great to know Shuco windows are competitively price. They are beautifully designed windows, gorgeous New England Farm house you made there.

[@tedcourier3422]

Wish he said what company those engineered hardwood floors were from! great video

[@T_157-40]

I live in Pacific Northwest and build site will get 4’+ snow in winter with near zero so isn’t a rain screen going to freeze up with those temps plus snow is directly against house. Would love Steve to design this plan.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Understand ice is really easy to manage, the problem occurs when it melts

[@MrMarkraffaele]

i have a house in the Philippines and we avoid mahoganny because termites love it. We use teak in wet areas

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Not many termites to worry about in New England...

[@alanferg]

What was used to hang the balcony outside the master bedroom without breaking the thermal barrier? See 10:50 in the video.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

4 thru bolts each side

[@audifan201]

Beautiful home! Question...Is the gap between the lap siding and wall insulation (Furring Space) acting as a thermal break as well? In other words, it can take the pressure of the cold and hot air and move it thru the wall up or down like you would have an air gap on a brick wall?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Not really, drainage down, ventilation up

[@cney2125]

Any thoughts on that metal roof sliding all the snow directly on those upper decks and the master balcony? Going to be a very heavy compacted mess.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Engineered to handle it, but given the location there wont be much snow on those roofs

[@markkuneman7820]

How is NO ONE talking about the goofiest opening to a Build Show episode we have ever seen!?!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Goofy yes! But still pretty cool lol

[@Charlieman.]

what happens to water that gets trapped between siding and the fur strips? And what about the ends of the fur strips/ seams of fur strips? What keeps these from swelling? What material is used for these?

[@danbedard290]

I would love to build my house like you two guys do…sadly, in Canada, the zip system is over double the price of a standard pad with 2inch foam…it’s just not feasible if you’re trying to keep the house under a million up here.

[@petermcsharry]

Does anyone know why your have a portion of spray foam and the rest blown-in? Is cost a factor, or did they want to avoid issues running future wires and pipes down the road?

[@tutnetam]

What brand is the hardwood?

[@andrewpbarry]

If you put closed cell spray foam on the inside of the sheathing, and rigid foam on the outside, what happens if water gets in? Don't you have a vapor barrier on both sides of the sheathing?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

rigid foam on the outside is semi permeable EPS

[@allentegarden9686]

Amazing! Great project.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@mdfavero007]

Curious what they used for Chimney flue in such a tight home? I'm glad you talked about the make-up system here - that's a nice system.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Masonry flue with airtight cap

[@carlmccoy662]

18:52 Called a drip loop back in the day

[@DriverDude100]

Phenomenal!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you

[@lefthandedhardright8839]

And here I am contemplating a 144 square foot tiny house with no windows.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

We all have parameters

[@shofarsogood7504]

Left Handed Hard Right same here. Higher performance... just small.

[@sweaterwearingsquirrel9302]

I just built one for someone. They are not inexpensive. Good luck.