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 ins...
128 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part III: Water Sources/Water Quality
Different water sources lead to different water quality issues. Eric walks us through: sources of tap water; testing water; appropriate water treatment systems responding to the testing results; and a new water frontier: PFAS in our tap water (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances). Yikes!PETE'S RESOURCES:- Eric Aune Mechanical Hub- Water testing- CDC Home Water Treatment Systems- USGS PFAS in Tap Water
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127 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part II: How NOT to wait for hot water!
Eric Aune would make the perfect Marvel Superhero Plumber. With tank versus Tankless water heaters, multiple small tanks, and on-demand recirc systems, Eric brings real-world insight to all sorts of plumbing technologies and techniques. And of course, Steve closes the episode with a special look to his future.Pete's Resources:Eric AuneGary Klein - Saving Hot WaterDemand Hot Water Recirculation SystemUS EPA Water Sense
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126 - All Things Water Heating with Eric Aune
Eric provides Steve and Jake with a plumber's perspective on almost every residential, domestic hot water system available in the US. Stick around for terms like "cold water sandwich," "air-to-water," "CO2 refrigerant," and "recirc." It's absolutely gripping!Pete's Resources:Eric Aune - Mechanical HubEnergy Star Heat Pump Water HeaterDemand Hot Water Recirculation System
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125 - Christine Williamson: From training building practitioners to teaching the next generation of architects
Jake spends time at Virginia Tech with Christine Williamson, a leading building professional who integrates building science and architecture. In her first year as an Assistant Professor of Architecture, Christine applies building science to architecture courses such as Environment and Building Systems I and II. In her own words about her new position, Christine says, "Architecture education is, I think, a lot closer to more of a fine art program than maybe a lot of people realize. That is something I would like to change." Jake springs a pair of UnBuild It questions on Christine: how does ZIP-R work in terms of moisture control and the best way to configure a crawlspace. PETE'S RESOURCES- Virginia Tech School of Architecture- Christine Williamson - https://www.christine-williamson.com & https://www.buildingsciencefightclub.com- "14 Things About ZIP-R Sheathing You Need to Know:" - BSC Condition Crawlspace Construction & Conditioned Crawlspace Detail
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124 - "Post-Frame" Buildings & Rim Joist Riddles
You say Post-Frame, I say Pole Barn or Barndominium...Yikes. The boys beat up on this topic when we move utility-grade agricultural weather-sheltering buildings (pole barns) to fully-conditioned homes. Aesthetic questions aside, there is solid building science to consider here. And speaking of building science, how do we insulate and air seal rim joists in a way that keeps them dry and durable? This topic takes us from spray foam and capillary breaks to ZIP-R and six-sided containment of interior air-permeable cavity insulation. Oh my. And once again, Steve manages to make us giggle with his closing wordplay.Pete's Resources:1. Wikipedia: Barndominium (Who knew?) 2. "When a Barndominium Won't Do, Try a Shouse:" 3. EERE "Insulate Rim Joist:" 4. BSI-128: Designing for Floods 5. BSC Information Sheet 408
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