Search Content

Use the search bar above, explore content using the categories below, or log in to find your favorites.

Create An Account

Thank you for choosing to create an account with us.

Please note that creating an account is optional, but helps us better tailor the content we show you.


Please enter your email address and choose a password.

By creating an account, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Log in

Tell us a little about yourself


Choose Areas of Interest

Please tell us a little more about your profession.

This is optional, but lets us better tailor content to your specific interests.


You can read our policy on data collection and privacy here.

Channels that Interest You

Finally, check which channels interest you so you can see more relevant content. Choose as many as you like. You can also come back here and edit these settings later.


Share Content

Share our content with your friends and colleagues using the links below.


Sign up Forgot your password?
Home Aamodt & Plumb Architects Design w/ Bensonwood Timberframe & SIPS panels.
Here we join Matt Risinger at a new home construction job in Lake Austin, Texas. This is a 5,000+ sq. ft. home built in under 12 months utilizing Bensonwood's Hybrid Timberframe & SIPS panels with Boston-based architect Aamodt & Plumb (http://www.aamodtplumb.com/). We see a time-lapse video of the home's framing, and Risinger discusses Bensonwood's pre-insulated, R-38 dense pack cellulose panels that are used for both walls and roof here. These come fully taped on both sides for an airtight seal. Risinger checks back in at the site after all the framing has been completed, showing conditioning in progress with dehumidifiers and air conditioning units, and a unique way they triple-seal for an extra airtight connection at the bottom plate (watch the video to see how!). He takes us all through the home, including into the master bath where they've put in some impressive skylights and tubed steel that will support a large concrete sink. If you're considering a timber frame home, Risinger recommends Bensonwood. For more information, go to http://bensonwood.com, and for more info on this house and other projects, visit Risinger's blog at http://www.MattRisinger.com.

Showing result 1 to 8 of 45