Videos

Video showing the components and design of an unvented, insulated crawlspace that provides a temperate climate for HVAC ducts.

Video describing the "rough in" construction of a closed crawlspace before the floor system of the house is framed.

Video describing how to make a homemade high performance air filter to improve indoor air quality using a box fan and a MERV filter.

Video describing two different engineered floor systems which have numerous advantages over conventional flooring systems.

Video showing the use of a flow hood and an anemometer in order to test the exhaust ventilation flow for a bath fan.

Video describing framing characteristics and processes for a Zero Energy Ready Home.

Video showing the inspection of the thermal envelope of a house using an infrared camera. Infrared inspection uses differences in temperature to locate potential water leaks or voids in insulation.

Video describing how to seal the intersection between the concrete foundation wall and polystyrene foam exterior sheathing of the framed wall above using SIGA tape, which exhibits adhesion to both polystyrene and concrete so that the joint is both water and airtight.

Video describing the process of installing solar shingles on a residential building, highlighting key aspects in wiring the system back to the inverter, and explaining the mechanics of solar shingles and how they create renewable solar energy.

Video describing how to properly install exterior stone on a house by providing a drainage plane to prevent moisture from infiltrating the wall assembly.

Video describing a technique to insulate walls to a higher R-value using a foam board on the exterior side.

Video describing the benefits of building a closed, unvented crawlspace.