Tag: envelope
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262: Weathertight is Better Than Waterproof
Unless you live in a submarine your home is likely not waterproof. And that’s ok, as long as the majority of it is weathertight. To make something completely waterproof requires all sorts of seals and intricate design, often with second and third lines of defense against the pressure of water. Think sports watch or a…
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237: Smart Exteriors
Steven Glaze is an expert in the exterior home remodelling industry and specializes in siding and gutter protection systems. He started in the business working as an assistant at his father’s roofing company at the age of 16 and was estimating projects and managing crews by the time he was 18 years old. Today, Steve serves…
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185: What is Airtightness and Why do we Need it?
The topic of airtightness keeps coming up. Derek Ward of Clioma House shared his thoughts on the topic back in episode 103 and Jon Davies of Pro Clima went into some detail in episode 163. This episode is a reading of a presentation I prepared recently on the topic of airtightness, why we’re scared of…