Understanding Air and Vapor Barriers INSIDE your House
Matt Risinger
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Welcome to The BUILD Show! My name is Matt Risinger and I'm a Builder in Austin TX who is passionate about High Performance Construction. Know Better - Build Better is our motto and I believe that we can build more Healthy, Durable, Efficient Homes that will On this channel you'll see me talking about Building Science, Insulation, Air Sealing, HVAC, Fresh Air, Healthy Buildings, Framing, Hidden Door, New Building Products, Reviews, and Tours of well built homes under construction. If you are a Builder, Remodelor, Architect, planning a BUILD or just a fan of Craftsmanship hit that subscribe button! Matt Risinger Risinger Build in Austin TX www.RisingerBuild.com
Video Description
In this episode of the Build Show sponsored by Siga we are discussing vapor barriers. When and where do you need them, how to install them, AND the importance of air sealing on the inside of your house especially in cold climates. Big thanks to SIGA for flying us to Switzerland and giving us a fantastic tour of local job sites plus their beautiful factory. Impressive company! BIG Thanks to SIGA for hosting us. https://www.siga.swiss/us_en/ A TON of Behind the Scenes - https://www.instagram.com/risingerbuild https://www.instagram.com/thebuildshow More reading on this topic: Controlling Moisture in Mixed Climates by Joe Ltiburek and Joe Carmody https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/controlling-moisture-in-mixed-climates_o Avoiding Wet Roofs (parts 1 and 2) by Peter Yost https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/avoiding-wet-roofs_o Avoiding Wet Walls by Clayton DeKorne https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/avoiding-wet-walls_o A One-Way Vapor Barrier? by Ted Cushman https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/a-one-way-vapor-barrier_o The Last Word (We Hope) on Vapor Barriers by JLC Staff https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/insulation/the-last-word-we-hope-on-vapor-barriers_o Huge thanks to our Show sponsors Polywall, Huber, Dorken Delta, Prosoco, & Rockwool for helping to make these videos possible! These are all trusted companies that Matt has worked with for years and trusts their products in the homes he builds. http://www.Poly-Wall.com http://www.Dorken.com http://www.Huberwood.com http://www.Prosoco.com https://www.Rockwool.com
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