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Kansas 2022

Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction are building a custom midcentury modern–inspired home for a family of four that will serve occupants for generations to come by prioritizing comfort and efficiency. To achieve this, they are building a durable high-performance assembly that can maintain low energy loads and requires minimal maintenance, while achieving a clean aesthetic and staying within the client’s budget. Not only is this build focused on performance, but the sleek materials and appropriate fixtures both inside and out make it really stand out.

  • 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.

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    Managing Dryer Exhaust for Better IAQ

    Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction discuss why and how venting is essential to increase the efficiency of your dryer.

  • Strategies for Venting a Roof Valley

    Learn how Travis Brungardt used UV Battens to vent roof valleys on FHB House Kansas.

  • Balancing Design and High-Performance Construction

    Builder Travis Brungardt and architect Chris Fein reflect on working together to design and build a beautiful midcentury-modern home with durability and performance goals in mind.

  • 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.

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    Simplify the Wall-to-Roof Transition With ZIP System

    Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook detail how Huber Engineered Woods family of products were used to create the air and water barrier at FHB House Kansas.

  • Air-Sealing Exposed Rafter Tails

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

  • Airtight Corner for a Variety of Cladding Types

    See how the team at FHB House Kansas assembles a solid corner with backing on both sides for consistent nailing on multiple types of siding.

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    Limit Thermal Bridging With ZIP System R-Sheathing

    Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction discuss the air control layer in an attached garage and how this space is integrated into the conditioned enclosure.

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