Videos

Video describing how to air seal the interior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video describing how to insulate the exterior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video describing how to install European passive house tilt slide doors. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video describing how to install European passive house balcony doors. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video describing how to use foam insulation on masonry walls, and how to properly insulate the rim joist area with rigid foam and batt insulation.

Video from ICFbuildings on how to design and install ICF on an entire home.

Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Video describing how to properly install insulation.

Video describing the high-density cellulose insulation installed in a passive house.

Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.

Video describing how to install light tubes.

Video of a contractor explaining details of properly framing a home in Seattle, WA using proper Hammer & Hand practices.

Video of a contractor explaining details of properly framing a home in Seattle, WA using proper Hammer & Hand practices.

Video describing the ventilated rainscreen system installed on a passive house.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to install flashing around HVAC ductwork through an exterior wall.

Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on planning new residential construction with moisture management in mind.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing a stone veneer exterior with an internal drainage plane to protect the home from moisture issues.

Video describing proper flex duct installation.

Video describing how to properly install flex ducts.

Video showing the installation of a foundation in a passive house.

Video describing the under slab and vapor barrier used on a passive house.

Video describing the larsen truss with vapor permeable agepan installed on a passive house.

Video describing how to prep and air seal the wall cavity for window installation.

Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.

Video describing how to properly insulate crawlspaces.

Video describing the installation of mineral wool monolithic exterior insulation.

Video that explains the need to secure shingle tabs and steps to take to seal shingle tabs on your roof per IBHS guidelines.

Video describing how to insulate and air seal sill plates.

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 insulate skylight shafts and knee walls correctly.

Video describing how to properly support at intervals for flex ducts.

Video describing how to spray foam unvented attics.

Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.

Video describing the exterior insulation window details of a passive house.

Video discussing the foundation details of a passive house.

Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.

Video describing how to properly insulate walls behind showers and tubs.

Video describing the conditioned crawl space of a residential home addition project.

Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.

Video from IDI Distributers on how to comply with code and properly install continuous insulation, including taping seams and cutting properly.

Video demonstrating how all connections are critical in creating a continuous path for loads acting on a building (from the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.© National Building Museum (2014))

Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.