Unbuild It Podcast

UnBuild It Podcast

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THE GOOD news: our homebuilding industry is jam-packed with new materials, new techniques, and new systems, and it’s so easy to get information online in an instant. THE BAD news: How do we know what we can trust, what will work, and under what conditions? Where do we turn to separate the spin-and-hype from the true-and-square? We’ve got you covered! The UnBuild It Podcast is an industry-leading opportunity to get good information. UnBuild It podcast is a three-member team – Peter Yost, Building Scientist; Jake Bruton, Builder, and Remodeler; and Steven Baczek, Architect. We are nationally re...

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Episode 4 - Control layers continued; an exciting journey through air, vapor, and thermal barriers 16.04.2020 43:37

The Gents gather round the mics to continue the discussion on control layers. With water management in the rear view mirror, they are looking forward to air tightness, vapor movement, and thermal protection. With nothing but gentlemen charm and persuasion in this enlightened conversation, you are sure to come away with some favorable opinions to add to your knowledge of building science. The guys...

Episode 3 - Intro to Control Layers Part 1: Water, Water, Water. 02.04.2020 42:41

The Gents dive in on Episode three to start the discussion of control layers. They start with identifying the layers, prioritizing them, and then giving their unique take on them. The episode finishes up with a preliminary outline of the “Water Management” layer. Listen in to hear why water management is the key aspect to defining control layers. Water is ALWAYS a hot topic, and the guys certainly...

Episode 2 - The Good, The Bad, and The Misinformed 25.03.2020 38:35

The Gents talk about two big questions: Why do we build? Yes we know we build homes to house people. But what is the underlying premise that drives how we should be thinking about how we build. Listen in and see what the guys have to say, it’s the conceptual foundation for what we should be doing. What are some problems and concerns about the how the industry goes about business? Coming from thre...

Episode 1 - Intro to the UnBuild It Podcast 24.03.2020 28:59

Peter Yost, Steve Baczek, and Jake Bruton kick off the inaugural episode of the UnBuild It Podcast by introducing themselves and the ideas behind them starting the UnBuild It Podcast.