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Home Build Podcast

Rethinking Insulation for Modern Homes | Build Show Podcast Ep 215

Matt Risinger talks with Jason Todd of TimberHP about the growing role of wood fiber insulation in high-performance construction. Todd explains how wood-based insulation products fit into modern wall assemblies, offering vapor-open performance, thermal control, and compatibility with airtight building strategies. The discussion covers manufacturing, supply chain challenges, and how these materials compare to foam and mineral wool in durability and environmental impact. They also touch on prefabrication, evolving building codes, and the shift toward low-carbon materials in residential construction.

Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors Huber Engineered Woods and Pella.
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Episodes

Inspections and Codes, What Do You Really Need? | Build Show Podcast Ep 219

Inspections and Codes, What Do You Really Need? | Build Show Podcast Ep 219

Episode 219    

The podcast episode discusses the impact of inspections, permitting, and building codes on custom residential construction, focusing on compliance, communication, and regional differences.

Cheapest Good Mechanicals | Build Show Podcast Ep 218

Cheapest Good Mechanicals | Build Show Podcast Ep 218

Episode 218    

In this podcast episode, Matt Risinger and Jordan Smith discuss residential HVAC systems, highlighting the importance of proper installation over equipment brand. Special thanks to sponsor JELD-WEN.

The 5 Principles of a Healthy Home | Build Show Podcast Ep 217

The 5 Principles of a Healthy Home | Build Show Podcast Ep 217

Episode 217    

Great conversation on the importance of HVAC design, moisture management, and high-performance construction with Kristof Irwin. Coordination early in the design phase is key. Thank you, JELD-WEN! for sponsoring this episode.

Energy Efficiency - I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Does | Build Show Podcast Ep 216

Energy Efficiency - I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Does | Build Show Podcast Ep 216

Episode 216    

Matt Risinger and Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy discuss how HVAC design, building science, and enclosure performance work together to create healthier, more durable, and energy-efficient high-performance homes. The conversation covers comfort, humidity control, indoor air quality, ventilation strategies, and the importance of integrated design and testing.

The Science Behind Air Leakage Testing | Build Show Podcast Ep 214

The Science Behind Air Leakage Testing | Build Show Podcast Ep 214

Episode 214    

Matt Risinger explores how diagnostic testing with The Energy Conservatory informs high-performance construction, focusing on blower door testing, pressure mapping, and airflow measurement for airtightness and leakage identification.

The Tools Behind High-Performance Homes | Build Show Podcast Ep 213

The Tools Behind High-Performance Homes | Build Show Podcast Ep 213

Episode 213    

Matt Risinger talks with Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser of Tru Tech Tools about how testing, diagnostics, and data-driven tools are transforming modern building performance, from airtightness and airflow to HVAC optimization and construction standards, with support from episode sponsor Pella.

Straw Bale Construction 101 | Build Show Podcast Ep 212

Straw Bale Construction 101 | Build Show Podcast Ep 212

Episode 212    

Jacob Racusin and Matt Risinger discuss the benefits of using straw-based construction for high-performance buildings, focusing on durability, moisture management, and prefabrication. Huber Engineered Woods sponsored the episode.

How Builders Use Blower Door Testing to Improve Airtightness | Build Show Podcast Ep 211

How Builders Use Blower Door Testing to Improve Airtightness | Build Show Podcast Ep 211

Episode 211    

Matt Risinger and Building Scientist Sam Myers discuss blower door testing for measuring and improving air tightness in residential construction, emphasizing the value of ownership and operation by builders.

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