The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 36: Building Science Fight Club
Release Date: 11/10/2021
Controlling Air and Vapor
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Two of the four control layers in a building envelope, air barriers andvapor retarders are frequently misunderstood by builders, architects andeveryone else. Why are they important? Building science experts Steven Baczek and Brian Pontolilo join us to discuss this topic. If you'd like a primer, Brian's Fine Homebuilding article is a great overview of the control layers: You can watch the recording of this episode on YouTube or on GBA: https://www.youtube.com/@thebsandbeershow4723https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blog/bs-and-beer Tune in to the next show live! Register in...
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The Fascinating World of Exterior Finishes
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What is there to exterior finishes besides grabbing a can of exterior latex paint and spraying or brushing it on? A lot! This episode, two friends of BS*+ Beer join us to talk about exterior finishes. Fine Homebuilding senior editor Patrick McCombe shares insights from his experience and research on extending the life of exterior paint. Plus, Justin Fink of Fink & Son discusses his work with traditional linseed-oil paints and their unique advantages over modern finishes. You can watch the recording of this episode on YouTube or on GBA:...
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The Green Police: What's Good? What's Bad? What the Hell are we Doing?
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In this episode of the BS* + Beer Show, we're joined by our pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville, née The Green Police, for a lighthearted discussion withon the state of their businesses, the state of the industry and the state of the world. This could be an ominous, spooky or even terrifying topic--just in time for Halloween--but the Green Police have a knack for making potentially serious topics entertaining yet still poignant. You can watch the recording of this episode on YouTube or at: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blog/bs-and-beer Tune in to the next show live!...
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Sound Spaces: How to Quiet Your Home
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Once you have been in a home designed for sound control, it may be hard to go back to spaces with echoes and intrusive street noise. Join us and our guest experts to learn about the different ways that sound is transferred and the latest techniques and materials to limit it in your homes and renovations. Tune in to the next show live! Register in advance:
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 49: A Deep Dive into Dehumidification
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Why is there no "D" in "HVAC?" There should be, and few people are more knowledgeable on the topic (or better at explaining the concepts) than our guest this week, Nikki Krueger.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 44: High Performance Hydronics
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Few people, if any, know more about hyrdonic heat--John Siegenthaler literally wrote the book(s) on the subject. John will explain how to use air-to-water heat pump technology to heat low-load homes, and the discussion is sure to venture into related areas as well.
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The BS* + Beer Show Halloween Special: Green Police Returns
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For the third year, our spooky pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville—aka The Green Police—join us for a Halloween special episode. This time they aren't giving us any clues about the topic, only mysteriously that it will be "another wildly entertaining yet substantive discussion." Will it be a treat or a trick?
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 42: New Developments in Masonry Heaters
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This traditional northern European approach to heating with wood goes by many names including Russian fireplaces, Finnish fireplaces, and mass wood heaters. No matter the name, the concept remains the same: burn briefly and slow the escape of flue gasses. Our guests this week have decades of experience designing and installing these systems.
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The BS* + Beer Show at IBS: What has Changed in Our Industry and Where are We Headed?
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The Brew Crew discuss change in the trades industry — from building science and construction best practices to our more recent challenges with material and labor shortages, transportation issues, rises in fuel costs and more. They also share highlights and lessons learned at the 2022 International Builders’ Show and how they can be applied to a changing industry moving forward.
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The BS* + Beer Show at IBS: A Home’s Four Control Layers
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The Brew Crew take a deep dive into the four control layers within a building envelope -- water, air, vapor and thermal -- that must be addressed in order to build a durable home. They discuss climate zones and how these layers are affected utilizing different assemblies and products, as well as the construction issues that may arise if the control layers are not recognized.
info_outlineAs founder of Building Science Fight Club, Christine Williamson provides technical design consulting services to architects assisting with design development and reviewing details and specifications to improve durability, comfort, and energy efficiency. Join us for an open-ended discussion about the state of the industry, what Christine is doing to improve it and what we should all be doing to help.