Episode 19: Risky Performance Assemblies, Sustainable Efficiency, and Wall Cracks
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor in chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about Risky Performance Assemblies, Sustainable Efficiency, and Wall Cracks. The show is driven by our listeners, so please subscribe and rate us on iTunes or Google Play, and if you have any questions you would like us to dig into for a future show, shoot an email our way: [email protected]. Also, be sure to follow Justin Fink, Rob Yagid, and Fine Homebuilding on Instagram, and like the magazine on Facebook.
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine’s commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. The show is an informal but vigorous conversation about the techniques and principles that allow listeners to master their design and building challenges.
RISKY PERFORMANCE WALLS
Building Science Corporation: High Risk Walls
Building Science Corporation: The Perfect Wall
“Choosing the Right Wall Assembly” by Scott Gibson at GreenBuildingAdvisor
“How Risky is Cold OSB Wall Sheathing?” by Martin Holladay at GreenBuildingAdvisor
“Lstiburek’s Ideal Double-Stud Wall Design” by Allison Bailes III at Energy Vanguard Blog
SUSTAINABLE EFFICIENCY
“The Evolution of Efficiency: Net Zero as the New Normal” by Martin Holladay
“More About Global Warming and Insulation” by Allison Bailes at GreenBuildingAdvisor
“Calculating the Global Warming Impact of Insulation” by Martin Holladay at GreenBuildingAdvisor
“What the Pact on HFCs Will Mean for Builders” by Scott Gibson at GreenBuildingAdvisor
“Friendlier Foam Insulation on the Way, Eventually” by Scott Gibson at GreenBuildingAdvisor
475 High Performance Building Supply: High Performance 2x Framing
Mushroom Insulation by Ecovative
GUTEX wood-based insulation
Building Science Corporation: The Passive House Standard
WALL CRACKS
Repairing Textured Drywall by Myron Ferguson
Make Old Walls Smooth and Sound by Tim Leahy
Drywall Cracks Above a Door by Myron Ferguson
Textured Drywall Patch from Tips and Techniques
Patching Holes in Textured Drywall from Tips and Techniques
Fine Homebuilding Forum discussion on patching textured drywall
