Videos

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on air admittance vents, which are one-way mechanical vents used in plumbing systems to eliminate the need for conventional pipe venting and roof penetrations.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on installing blown cellulose insulation in stud cavities.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing best practices for designing and installing engineered wood floor L-joist systems.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing different insulation types in a closed crawlspace foundation.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to use polyetylene as a the ground vapor retarder in a closed crawlspace.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to comply with IRC ventilation requirements in closed crawlspaces.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to temporarily brace an engineered wood floor L-joist system for safe usage during the construction phase.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly build a moisture-free closed crawlspace in climate zones 3A and 4A with climate-specific information to ensure energy efficiency, comfort, and durability.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install residential exterior doors to be air and water tight.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on managing heat transfer in the forms of radiation, convection, and conduction within the building envelope.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install house wrap for moisture management and air sealing purposes.

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

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to correctly install brick cladding on exterior walls with a drainage cavity behind it for moisture prevention.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview of moisture problems common to exterior walls and how to mitigate these problems with proper framing, flashing, sheathing, cladding, and insulation.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs providing recommendations for constructing foundations that direct water away from the structure, focusing on site grading, damp proofing, and foundation drainage.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on managing air flow within the building enclosure, focusing on air pressure differences.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview of moisture management features common to roofs, including overhangs, roofing paper, membranes, shingles, soffits, gutters, and downspouts.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview of whole house moisture management tactics.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing windows to be air and water tight, including recommendations on flashing, air sealing, and insulation.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on materials and design principles to mitigate moisture issues in homes.

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

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on efficient tankless water heaters.

Video from Home Innovation Research Lab outlining safe room design for tornados, including materials and tools needed for construction. Part 1 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to properly cut lumber and beams to construct the walls of a wood tornado shelter. Part 2 of 6.

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 Home Innovation Research Labs on constructing and installing the door on a wood tornado shelter. Part 5 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to drill ventilation holes and anchor a wood tornado shelter. Part 6 of 6.