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UnBuild It | Episode 120: Santa-Fe Dehumidification Deva Nikki Krueger Round 2
Episode 120
Jake & Pete get schooled again on dehumidification by Nikki. Nikki introduces the acronym HVACD to make dehumidification in equal standing with heating, air conditioning and ventilation. Great discussion of the differences between portable ("big box") and whole house dehumidifiers. Importance of the change in measurement standards for DEHUs from "80/60" (80 degrees F & 60% RH) to "65/60" for portable units & "73/60" for whole house units (more real conditions). Jake closes out by calling dibs on "Dehumidifier Graveyard" as a rock band name...
UnBuild It | Episode 119: A Riff on Measure Twice, Cut Once...
Episode 119
Jake and Pete host good friend Matt Risinger (pretty sure he is “part” of the Build Show...). It starts simple with pre-drywall checklists (you know, like blocking for toilet paper holders...). But boy, it quickly blossoms into a wonderful, wandering discussion of everything from sequencing to quality control to a scopes of work program. Terrific list of resources comes out of this podcast!
UnBuild It | Episode 118: Special Guest Nikki Krueger of Santa Fe Dehumidifiers with her remarkably "dry" sense of humor...
Episode 118
Many of us in the building industry turn to Nikki for all questions dehumidification (certainly including this weeks hosts, Jake & Pete). Nikki goes toe to toe with HVAC techs with a degree in communications and that is because she understands that you have to go tech if you are representing technical products such as dehumidifiers. She connects indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and moisture management. Cool discussion of adding the "D" to HVAC: HVACD or HVAC+D. And apologies to all those expecting (forbearing?) Steve's closing humor...
UnBuild It | Episode 117: What Should Pre-Construction Look Like?
Episode 117
After the boys were done taking jabs at each other, they each take this question and apply it to their fields: building (Jake), designing (Steve), and enclosure review (Pete). Much of the discussion centers on cost and expectations that both building professionals and clients have or should set with each other. Another main theme is that pulling in expertise early in the design process may seem as though it is more costly but in the long run, better to spend a bit upfront and get key input during design rather than costly changes deeper into the build process. And interestingly, the conversation went from cost to trust as a key element of Pre-Construction.
UnBuild It | Episode 116: Special Guest, Daniel Glauser--Phius Core Revive Remodeler Extraordinaire
Episode 116
Daniel Glauser is the Executive Project Manager for Risinger Build in Austin TX. And he really puts his money where his mouth is. This episode focuses on his deep energy retrofit of a 1977 home in Austin TX, which will be certified per the Phius Core Revive program.
UnBuild It | Episode 114: Getting Personal: Career-Defining Stories from Jake, Steve, and Pete
Episode 114
Steve and his "jamokes" (Jake & Pete) share moments that changed their careers. Especially interesting is that the term jamoke that Steve uses is most often associated with CarTalk host Ray Magliozzi in this quote: "If my brother and I proved one thing, it's that just about any jamoke can host a radio show." Wow, does that nail the three of us and our podcast!
UnBuild It | Episode 113: Energy Modeling - Necessary Evil?
Episode 113
There is HEED, BEopt, ResCheck, Energy Gauge, PHPP, etc. Three guys who don't do energy modeling and describe it as "drag me kicking and screaming" and "just like going to the dentist" sound off on this key element of high performance residential buildings.
UnBuild It | Episode 112: Confused spaces? Garages
Episode 112
Pete, confused? Pete takes the lead on garages and tries hard not to confuse Steve and Jake (not very successfully...). It's all about how garages are "conditioned" (heated, cooled, dehumidified, ventilated, and filtered) and just what uses the garage is designed for in comparison to the expectations homeowners have in terms of their use(s).
UnBuild It | Episode 111: Sills - Where Windows Meet Walls & Walls Meet Foundations
Episode 111
Listeners picked up on two places where perhaps Steve and Jake do not agree (can you imagine....?): Face-seal vs. Drained-rough-opening window/door installations and details at sill plates. After considerable "silliness" (that would be Steve's not Pete's pun...), Jake & Steve reconcile these apparent disagreements with lots of UnBuild It love for each other (WHAT???).
UnBuild It | Episode 110: Deciding Insulation Levels & Structural Implications of Floor Sheathing Fastener Type & Schedule
Episode 110
Great questions from our listeners! • How do you determine the best insulation levels by climate (with the best being the greatest value)? • Does adding screws (at some point during construction) make sense when using Advantech floor sheathing, adhesive, and ring shank nails?