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Joe Cook

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Joe Cook began his work in the building trades in the mid-1990’s. He began by mastering the application of fine finishes on custom trims, cabinets, floors and walls. Having run a successful painting business he continued to expand his building vocabulary to include all crafts including framing, trim, electrical and tile work while remodeling some of the more luxurious homes in the Mission Hills and Country Club Plaza neighborhoods. His work has been seen in Architectural Digest and on the Parade of Homes tour of Kansas City. Joe has honed his skills in business over a career of working face to face with clients, architects, and subcontractors to achieve fantastic results.

  • Architectural Strategy for a Unique Skylight

    Learn how this "skylight chimney" cleverly solves massing issues as well as how to properly air-seal this kind of feature.

  • Brick Veneer Details for an MCM House

    Watch how brick veneer is installed around a window as well as over other masonry siding.

  • Achieve a Flat Drywall Finish

    These products and methods result in the clean lines essential to a midcentury-modern aesthetic.

  • Details of Using Stone Wool Insulation

    In this video, learn what stone wool insulation is, how to calculate and install it in wall cavities, and why it is so effective.

  • Use a Rainscreen to Protect Siding

    Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt detail the benefits of using the Slicker Max Rainscreen from Benjamin Obdyke to protect the siding of the FHB House.

  • Flashing a Window Using ZIP Tape

    Travis and Joe walk through the step-by-step process of prepping, caulking, and flashing a window using stretch tape and flashing tape from ZIP System.

  • Podcast 533: Missing-Middle Housing, Collateral Damage From Demo, and Midwest BS Symposium

    The crew hear from listeners about good construction screws and Chicago building codes before taking questions about improving a row house, and fixing tile substrates.

  • Podcast 533: Member’s-only Aftershow — Training for Tradework

    The crew talks with construction-business owner Joe Cook about learning tradework and how to run a business.

  • Adding a Vented Roof Deck

    Builders Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook walk through the decisions behind building a ventilated roof deck and the problems it solves for their assembly.

  • Air-Sealing Exposed Rafter Tails

    Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook demonstrate how they're dealing with the air barrier between their exposed rafter tails.

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