Videos

Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the ceiling during a blower door test in winter.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies.

Video describing how to air seal attics.

Video describing best practices for air sealing floors above garages.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview on engineered wood products and L-joist systems and their uses in residential construction.

Video presentation covering seismic and wind design for wood-framed structures on the topics of load path continuity, building codes, and shear wall design alternatives.

Video from Horizon Energy on thermodynamics relating to insulation in attics of homes located in hot climates.

Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to construct and install ceiling beams for a wood tornado shelter. Part 3 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to attach plywood sheathing to the walls and ceiling in a wood tornado shelter. Part 4 of 6.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on how warm air typically leaks out of homes through attics via the stack effect and how to mitigate these effects through building practices.