This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
I think that is a Boston or Massachussetts thing Lol! It is a thing in the northeast - NJ, NY, RI - each has its own version of intenseness I think. Can be off putting but usually once u know & understand the individual, it's not so bad 😁
@@artemkahvski4115 Well, I could describe some homes in Novosibirsk (-34 C on a sunny day today) but I'm afraid most northern US homes would be superior in thermal performance. Most of these depend on the mass of a large heat source radiating in some measure to each room rather than a quality thermal envelope. Norway and Sweden are quite different--much more like the build in this video--but look out for the price. "Normal" pricing of such a home in Europe without subsidies would only be affordable to a single-digit percentage of the US population. That is why the builder called the windows the "Ferrari" model. It's the same idea behind why most taxis in the US are not built by Mercedes or Tesla, but in Oslo... I wouldn't advocate for Scandinavian over Yankee practicality.
Let me explain why. It's because old school Americans have thick skin and can handle the cold, so a breezy house is not a problem for them. They only now started to do this because of all the new Immigrants that have thin membranes and can't tolerate our rough Old School American Life style.
@@MrItalianfighter1 but there are Not so Manny native Americans around - certainly No one in thus Video. Seems American are slowly catching Up on building Technology. I think that is state of the Art from the 80s. But nice Work and in bis country this is really Pionierring work
Matt, it would be great if you could do a video on how to find good contractors and architects. How do you differentiate from an "old school" person vs someone who's doing work like this. It's hard for a home owner/builder to know if they've chosen the right person for jobs like this.
A good contractor don't need to be labeled as new school or old-school, but with my experience the older contractors have experience and knowledge and can improvise build it better with old and new technique versus the new comers, I respect my father for this because most of my work and new clients are from fixing or cleaning up behind the new companies that are here
As a former building inspector, avoid any contractor who complains about the building inspector etc. It signals someone who has reached their level of incompetence, or has problems with authority figures. I have watched contractors completely lose it when they realized they had to read something, or defend some minor but important error they made as if it were life and death. Reading and adhering to the manufacturer's installation instructions is a basic part of the building code. Also, most contractors think they know how to build an outside deck and stairs, however it takes real study. This is a problem because they are the ones who end up designing the decks, allowable in some jurisdictions.
I attended a conference in the spring of this year where Steve was a presenter and it was incredible. Such great ideas and logic that hopefully will find their way into mainstream building.
2x8 + closes cell + RockWool = everything I’ve ever wanted Matt, seriously, watching your building science videos let’s me nerd out to a degree I want to quit what I’m doing and become a builder. Keep. It. Up.
Those European windows are awesome. I have them on my house and they seal perfectly. It's also nice to be able to tilt them open for a light increase in air flow and be able to open them fully if you want a large flow of air. They can be pricey but they are worth it.
Steve is the BEST! I have used Steve's principles in my interviews with sub contractors and builders. Long Live Our Homes! Continuity, Continuity and....did I tell you...Continuity! Steve B. the owner of Big Red! Thanks Steve from East Canada, Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Canada Eh! ☺ 👍🇨🇦
If you look close you can read that the windows are Schueco. They are built in Germany. The architect knows his stuff, those windows are really the best in the world. The owner of the building I was living in, installed these windows in the entire building, included my flat. And I can tell you that these windows are great, better than any other brand.
what makes you say that schüco windows are "better than any other brand"? when i read that kind of stuff, i tend to suspect that the comment is more puffery than substance.
Well, check them yourself. Try to open/close the window, feel the weight, the thickness, the attention to details, the quality of materials, paint, the way the insulation the window provide when you close it and the noise cancel. The build quality is by far superior compared to any other brand I have seen, and I have seen many extruded aluminium (and PVC) windows and I can tell you the difference is evident. It's like a Miele washing machine compared to any other brand. I have replaced the ball bearings of mine after 17 years, myself, and I have seen that materials and build quality are different from all the other brands. I'm sure there are other good products out there, but Schueco quality is top.
@not your business: basically, what you are stating is that you have a personal preference for aluminum windows. not everybody shares your preference. the fact that the schüco product line is so heavily loaded toward aluminum windows is the reason why i rejected the product line from consideration.
When i built my man cave room here in Alaska i used a combination of rigid foam panels several inches thick plus fiberglass insulation. The wall is nearly a foot thick.
alaska minimum insulation have wood house same than acandinavian or little better need be, 300mm fiberglasswool, wall, 500mm same roof, 200mm closed cell foam sheet floor.thats is minimum insulation alaska and scandinavian north europe area. normal basic house rules.
My grandfathers friends were all like this with their respective fields back in the day. Now these guys are hard to find. Keep up the quality work sirs!
We had these windows in our German housing when we were stationed in Heidelberg and Graffenwohre, Germany from 1990-1995. Interesting that these are highlighted as a upgrade as they have been common in Europe for decades.
Barry B my grandmother had similar windows and doors and they were added late 80’s. You don’t slam them closed, you slowly and deliberately close them. Loved them back then, still love them today.
@@Lokra_ Electricity and heating are cheap in the US. Financially, it doesn't make sense to put this much insulation or these expensive windows in. It would take probably 60 years of energy savings to make up for the additional cost. Its exceptionally rare for anyone to stay in a home that long and buyers aren't willing to pay a premium for these products. Housing is already expensive enough. If we built new houses like this, you'd be looking at an additional 20% cost to every house.
Need more people like that guy. Love the message about building for health, comfort & durability, then energy efficiency will come as a by-product. Good stuff!
Yet another excellent presentation, Matt, on precisely what I am planning for my last home in life, which will be in one of the far upper northern, mountainous states. It bears mentioning that brother, you'd better have any and all possible electrical outlets well planned and installed before closing up those walls. I've run dozens of feet of BX cable ("rat patrol") behind walls and through studs using long length drill bits with a ninety degree drill head at my parents house, a 1947 build (when they didn't bother to put any insulation between studs) through approximate 6 inch by 4 inch access holes in the drywall and it was a bitch. No way you could do anything like that with these essentially hermetically sealed walls. You'd have to rip open sheetrock, wood or tiles to do that in this sealed wall house. However, this is precisely what one should aim for in northern states as I could always feel the cold just getting close to the drywall over the outer brick over cinderblock walls of my parent's house. Thanks for taking the time to bring us all up to speed on the whys and wherefore's and the benefits of being forward thinking. Also, thanks for not just glossing over the need for this insulation and the existing state of the art but rather for going through a time-reasonable, well communicated and enjoyable tutorial.
Awesome build! Holy cow. Sometimes I can't stop thinking about how to dominate the insulation strategies today. This is definitely 1 way to do it. Love it!
@@vanderumd11 Obviously not an issue in this house LOL! All top of the line - he said Mercedes, but maybe a cheap Bentley? Great House. I do have a question though, if too air tight, does condensation on the inside become an issue? Or is there some sort of air exchanger?
@@leemartin9156 Usually the houses out here in new england make extensive use of soffit vents. I am not a pro so idk for sure if that’s the only mechanism in place for venting aside of the roof/attic.
the 2x8 scheme was one of the things that i didn't like. i thought that he would have done better to use 2x6 studs and put insulation over the sheathing.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Well, pretty well super insulated built in thermal break, easy to run plumbing and wiring, downside, more room for fire propagation and vermin.Actually, I am starting to dislike American building practices, very little we build now has Heirloom quality. You should check out Angus Macdonalds building system, I don't even like to consider HVAC now, I would like to build tolerably without.
Then they would cut out all of the knowledge that gets shared and create some fake drama that the world doesn't need to hear. Love the show, Matt! Keep it up!!!
I've had the same thought for almost a year now. I have RARELY seen one of the home remodeling/house flipping shows that actually show the "right" way to install products. They mainly show how to do things fast and cheap that gives an impressive finished look, but I highly doubt will stand the test of time, be energy efficient, or give a good human comfort level to the owners.
Becoz - his stuff *is* gold, and a syndicated show would be more ka-ching, which anyone whose o can make life better for others.. well, the more the merrier and thus the more he is worth. Scale of value to a massive community of ppl in a market short on housing, with the incredible leaps in building science that are occurring faster than they can proliferate the over saturated demand
Excellent. I'm working with architect and builder on a passive house with similar insulation. Amazing that this is standard in Germany and other EU nations and is rare in the US. We are looking at Zola windows but I will check out these Schuco windows to get a comparison bid. I'm sure they are not inexpensive.
4th time watching this video and cannot get over how superior this guy (Steve Baczek) homes are built. I used to insulate houses in the late 80's and would always try to think of a better way to make the home more comfortable and this man nailed it !!
Love seeing these videos of builders/architects economically (and effectively) applying building science in the field! It's also great to see the focus on using common materials that people are accustomed to working with already, and will be available locally.
@@Smp_lifting and the R value of the insularion is the thickness in cm. Based on a lambda 37 product. Here in Denmark the recommendation is 30 in floors, 28.5 in walls and 36 in ceilings. Typical winter temp in average just above freezing. Summer time average 18 degr. celcius.
@@Smp_lifting Our climate is very much like what you see in BC - except it only rains 1/3rd of what they have and our ocean temperature in the summer is above 20 degr. celcius. Kinda funny since we are on the same lat. as Alaska.
Fantastic video. Need more from this guy, he's awesome. Also clarifications: * "Vent until you can't vent" - This needs explanation, particularly since I keep hearing the case for conditioned attics * The strapped ceilings - why suspension straps instead of straps on the top side? Just compactness? I gotta think that the loading he's talking about is gonna be limited by the interface of 1x lumber with screw heads now. * "Because of the R-9 on the outside and the closed-cell, we limit our risk on the durability side" for the studs & sheathing? I don't fully understand what 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' means, given that we're insulating it so that it doesn't stay warm. Is this the dreaded 'double vapor barrier'? * What's the basement & foundation look like? * Was the double top plate code-mandated? I understand the advanced framing proponents tend to avoid it. * Lotta layers in that wall. With superinsulation, is it more economical to do a double-stud wall filled with blown-in? * Does Rockwool even make blown-in these days? I can't find anything on their website, or any sellers.
I'll take a stab at some of your questions: 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' -- this probably refers to stopping thermal conductivity thru the studs (a bigger problem with steel frame construction). They are in Massachusetts so the winter condition governs the design. > In situations where there is a high bending load like over the picture window in the video it is necessary. In order to keep the top of the wall level for the entire structure, the places where it is not need just get extra stability with little added cost. > The strapping allows the dry wall to be supported at more points. The load carrying capacity per square foot for the dry wall is the limiting factor. He has two fasteners where each strap intersects a rafter. He mentions the weight of the insulation. Without the straps, the insulation could cause the drywall in the ceiling to sag at least and maybe break.
" 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. " This is diametrically opposed to what modern building scientists believe. > I was asking why not build your big insulation bathtub above a subfloor in the attic, instead of inside the ceiling cavity between joists.
DEEREMEYER1 Just because we're interested doesn't mean we want to usurp a skilled tradesman. The more you know the better qualified you are to choose someone for the job. I'm interested in the space program but I'm not headed for rocket engineering.
I miss good windows and don't get me started on the Ralladins (rolling shutters). I don't understand why the US is so far behind on good building materials verses Europe.
Durability, comfort, health. That is value. Byproduct/unity of those things IS/causes energy efficiency. I like Steve. I think I might need him for my house.
Steven Baczek Architect You’re very welcome Steve ☺️ I’ve been following your work for days now. I’ve seen your website and videos from Matt’s channel here too. Video after video. I’m planning to build a 4 story solar powered and rain water harvesting off grid passive house with 3 of those stories below grade as basements with a spiral staircase going down through the middle of all the levels and the garage being 70% of the first basement level that has a driveway that inclines to ground level 😁
In an "luxury" apartment where I lived in Maryland (fourth, top, floor), you could stand in the living room when the wind was coming in and feel the air move when you were standing on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the living room (the other side of the room from the window). That's because the builder didn't pay for the heat. I paid for the heat. I've always dreamed of a house like this one....
Great details in this video! The ceiling purlins on the trusses' bottom chord improves flatness of the ceiling and better attachment of the ceiling drywall due to the closer on center spacing of the drywall supports and the wider supports makes for easier fastener/nail placement. Guess my comment is Too Much I]Information for a 14 minutes video. lol
I don't know why that is not standard practice! is so forehead slapping obvious.I see sagging drywall ceilings all the time. Even with less than code insulation.
Great details. I still have to wrap my head around some of those nuances he mentioned, but I love how he figured out how to solve technical challenges with conventional framing techniques.
Steven, The quality of this house and I'm sure all of your house's are what all builders should use as a goal to meet. Beyond perfection sir and thank you for doing such great work !
Who makes that awesome siding???? Man that looks awesome! Great videos as always. As some other people have mentioned it would be awesome to see some videos for northern climate houses. Undertstand it is harder since you are from texas but would be awesome to partner with some northen climate builders. Keep up the great work.
All that money and the owner goes with poplar as the last line of defense to the weather?! I understand the tech regarding the treatment, but it's just an inherently less durable wood. It is quite beautiful though.
Amazing insulation work. I live and build houses in Hawaii, the difference in how we build and the materials required is totally different. Very interesting.
Another great video. I live in Northern MN and would love if there was a resource of blueprints, or hand sketched specs of these wall and ceiling systems
I live in an appartment that is extremely well insulated and airtight (both go hand in hand) + a ventilation system for air renewal. For a 70 square meters, I pay around 8€ of heating a month. That is on a cold cloudy day. If there's sun, the space gets warm quickly. If I use the oven, I don't use the heating. It's very comfortable because you don't feel any cold air coming from the wall, the windows.
When I was young my father would always explain the importance of sealing a remodel before the rock went in. At the time as a young boy on the job all summer I did not appreciate his educational experience. I do now.
IF I won the lottery I would definitely hire this guy to build my dream home, you can just TELL he takes pride in his work well done to you Sir. SCOOBS UK.
The one question in my mind with the ZIP-R panels is, there is a 1.5 inch space (3:28 in the video) between where the nails bite the sheathing and the nails bite the framing. Doesn't this reduce the shear strength of the structure significantly? How would you mitigate that without getting fancy and adding a bunch of diagonal wall bracing in places where those wall cavities might need to be used for electrical or low voltage wiring or plumbing? Maybe Advantech should have another layer of sheathing on the house side of their panel, so that wood layer would be flush with the framing. Edit: I suppose there is nothing stopping one from screwing down a 5/8" sheet of plywood under that ZIP-R panel, if a stronger wall is desired. One could even go crazy with the hurricane ties and foundation bolts for a super-strong structure.
This house is in a high wind zone (near the ocean) and was engineered to the Zip-R panels. A little less shear values but still pretty easily achievable
I like that you guys talk about the nitty gritty details, but i'd like to see them, if possible! Lots of DIYers here that are wanting to do it ourselves, but do it right.
I understood like 5% of the words they said in the actual discussion of the build.... still watched the entire video hoping to subconsciously learn something
What happens if moisture gets between the Zip sheathing and the felt paper? How is it going to escape given both layers are vapor resistant? Isn't that a similar problem as in EIFS wall systems?
this house is conceptually well thought out. i do think that the roof insulation is a bit overdone, though. even r-60 is a bit excessive; r-110 is kind of crazy. i'll make a comment about the r-value stated in this window for the european windows installed in this house, because what the architect said was a bit misleading... the reason why european windows get such low r-value ratings compared to US windows is because the US and europe use different testing standards. US windows perform better against US testing standards, european windows perform better against european testing standards. there is nothing magical about european windows. think about it, if european windows really did provide superior thermal performance against US testing, then why wouldn't US window manufacturers be able to make windows that performed as well? the answer is that US window manufacturers do manufacture windows that provide superior thermal performance...AGAINST US TESTING STANDARDS. when it comes to air sealing performance, possibly the most important feature of european style tilt and turn windows is the fact that there are multiple locking points that secure the perimeter of the sash. thus, it is less surprising that these windows would give good performance in a positive pressure test.
R60 walls & R80-110 in the roof are what makes net zero housing possible. VERMOD in Vermont sells modular net zero houses with these specs. Welcome to 21st century building.
There's just something about the closing that just makes me smile - ONnn the BUILD SHOW!
Great video.
Very fruitful speech
No! Then it works become corporate bullshit. It's great that it's raw and largely in his control
This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.
I could listen to this dude talk all day... whole different level of building.
You need to have a chat with my wife lol!!
@@LongLiveOurBuildings my marriage counseling rates are pretty fair
@Phillip B two ways to do something, the right way and again
This guy is intense ! I like it ! He passionate about what he does !
I think that is a Boston or Massachussetts thing Lol! It is a thing in the northeast - NJ, NY, RI - each has its own version of intenseness I think. Can be off putting but usually once u know & understand the individual, it's not so bad 😁
This is the first build I've seen from the states that is simular to scandinavian building technologies!
I love their stuff - thanks
And russian as well ;-) Seems they finally get cold in US)))
@@artemkahvski4115 Well, I could describe some homes in Novosibirsk (-34 C on a sunny day today) but I'm afraid most northern US homes would be superior in thermal performance. Most of these depend on the mass of a large heat source radiating in some measure to each room rather than a quality thermal envelope. Norway and Sweden are quite different--much more like the build in this video--but look out for the price. "Normal" pricing of such a home in Europe without subsidies would only be affordable to a single-digit percentage of the US population. That is why the builder called the windows the "Ferrari" model. It's the same idea behind why most taxis in the US are not built by Mercedes or Tesla, but in Oslo... I wouldn't advocate for Scandinavian over Yankee practicality.
Let me explain why. It's because old school Americans have thick skin and can handle the cold, so a breezy house is not a problem for them. They only now started to do this because of all the new Immigrants that have thin membranes and can't tolerate our rough Old School American Life style.
@@MrItalianfighter1 but there are Not so Manny native Americans around - certainly No one in thus Video. Seems American are slowly catching Up on building Technology. I think that is state of the Art from the 80s. But nice Work and in bis country this is really Pionierring work
Matt, it would be great if you could do a video on how to find good contractors and architects. How do you differentiate from an "old school" person vs someone who's doing work like this. It's hard for a home owner/builder to know if they've chosen the right person for jobs like this.
rjtumble look at the work they're doing. You can see the difference.
Also in Texas you don’t have to be licensed to be a GC. How do you vet each company for quality work and experience?
A good contractor don't need to be labeled as new school or old-school, but with my experience the older contractors have experience and knowledge and can improvise build it better with old and new technique versus the new comers,
I respect my father for this because most of my work and new clients are from fixing or cleaning up behind the new companies that are here
Great video idea. I’ll work on that!
As a former building inspector, avoid any contractor who complains about the building inspector etc. It signals someone who has reached their level of incompetence, or has problems with authority figures. I have watched contractors completely lose it when they realized they had to read something, or defend some minor but important error they made as if it were life and death. Reading and adhering to the manufacturer's installation instructions is a basic part of the building code. Also, most contractors think they know how to build an outside deck and stairs, however it takes real study. This is a problem because they are the ones who end up designing the decks, allowable in some jurisdictions.
Steve Baczek has such amount of knowledge and experience, it's a real pleasure to listen to him.
Thank you very much
Hot dam Matt, Please have Steve on more often. Love seeing you two talk talk.
More coming from my visit with Steve
Yeah - I like this guy Matt!!!
I attended a conference in the spring of this year where Steve was a presenter and it was incredible. Such great ideas and logic that hopefully will find their way into mainstream building.
2x8 + closes cell + RockWool = everything I’ve ever wanted
Matt, seriously, watching your building science videos let’s me nerd out to a degree I want to quit what I’m doing and become a builder.
Keep. It. Up.
Matt inspired me for sure too! I just quit my day job to build an ICF home up here in Canada. I would love to work with Matt on an episode.
@@robertmurdoch u did?
Those European windows are awesome. I have them on my house and they seal perfectly. It's also nice to be able to tilt them open for a light increase in air flow and be able to open them fully if you want a large flow of air. They can be pricey but they are worth it.
Steve is the BEST! I have used Steve's principles in my interviews with sub contractors and builders. Long Live Our Homes! Continuity, Continuity and....did I tell you...Continuity! Steve B. the owner of Big Red! Thanks Steve from East Canada, Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Canada Eh! ☺ 👍🇨🇦
If you look close you can read that the windows are Schueco. They are built in Germany. The architect knows his stuff, those windows are really the best in the world. The owner of the building I was living in, installed these windows in the entire building, included my flat. And I can tell you that these windows are great, better than any other brand.
what makes you say that schüco windows are "better than any other brand"? when i read that kind of stuff, i tend to suspect that the comment is more puffery than substance.
Well, check them yourself. Try to open/close the window, feel the weight, the thickness, the attention to details, the quality of materials, paint, the way the insulation the window provide when you close it and the noise cancel. The build quality is by far superior compared to any other brand I have seen, and I have seen many extruded aluminium (and PVC) windows and I can tell you the difference is evident. It's like a Miele washing machine compared to any other brand. I have replaced the ball bearings of mine after 17 years, myself, and I have seen that materials and build quality are different from all the other brands. I'm sure there are other good products out there, but Schueco quality is top.
@not your business: basically, what you are stating is that you have a personal preference for aluminum windows. not everybody shares your preference. the fact that the schüco product line is so heavily loaded toward aluminum windows is the reason why i rejected the product line from consideration.
I never said that. Schüco produces uPVC profiles as well, not only ALU, for example Schüco LivIng and Corona CT 70 line.
These are some of the very best windows I can get - these would be one of my choices for my own home!!! The IGU technology is somewhat unparalelled
This is awesome. Can’t stop watching. My parents house in Minnesota was built before the civil war. Still standing.
Great information. I feel like I'm watching This New House.
Steve is a great presenter, a wealth of knowledge, and truly is the definition of an architect; a master builder.
Thank you - my goal!!! I know way too many Architects that aren't architects........sad
Right there with you Pal! Thanks for the great inspiration. Love the buying value in building products analogy too, gonna steal that one... Cheers!
So true. So many architects are cut and paste masters. Not Steve.
When i built my man cave room here in Alaska i used a combination of rigid foam panels several inches thick plus fiberglass insulation. The wall is nearly a foot thick.
Bet you can heat it with a single candle too lol
alaska minimum insulation have wood house same than acandinavian or little better need be, 300mm fiberglasswool, wall, 500mm same roof, 200mm closed cell foam sheet floor.thats is minimum insulation alaska and scandinavian north europe area. normal basic house rules.
My grandfathers friends were all like this with their respective fields back in the day. Now these guys are hard to find. Keep up the quality work sirs!
Thank you sir
We had these windows in our German housing when we were stationed in Heidelberg and Graffenwohre, Germany from 1990-1995.
Interesting that these are highlighted as a upgrade as they have been common in Europe for decades.
Barry B my grandmother had similar windows and doors and they were added late 80’s. You don’t slam them closed, you slowly and deliberately close them. Loved them back then, still love them today.
We had these windows in the 1920', very good. Not sure why these people think its something new...
Those windows are incredibly expensive, not many Americans want to pay for them.
@@Lokra_ Electricity and heating are cheap in the US. Financially, it doesn't make sense to put this much insulation or these expensive windows in. It would take probably 60 years of energy savings to make up for the additional cost. Its exceptionally rare for anyone to stay in a home that long and buyers aren't willing to pay a premium for these products.
Housing is already expensive enough. If we built new houses like this, you'd be looking at an additional 20% cost to every house.
Need more people like that guy. Love the message about building for health, comfort & durability, then energy efficiency will come as a by-product. Good stuff!
Thank you sir!!
Just built my home with R55 In my wall and R100 in the ceiling. Just love it.
Have u notice a reduction in noise from outside?
@@chrishotrod6603 legend has it, it is so quiet in there, he couldn't hear your comment.
Hahaha how thick the wall 5 feet
Thank you very much for all of the valuable information that you give on your videos. I tell everybody about your videos.
If I had the funds to build a new house, I would want this guy...well done...Pro Builder....Pleasure to watch and learn!
Thank you
I have probably watched this video 40 times and am still gleaning helpful details.
Thanks man
Such a beautiful and durable building assembly.
My two favorite teachers! Great Master Class on water and air management. Great ZIP System R-sheathing use in that R-45 assembly.
This is great. More Northern climate homes videos please! I am getting ready to build in Zone 6.
Hire finn or russian. We do it for centuries)
I have now seen a few videos featuring Steve. This guy knows his stuff. Impressive.
Thank you , we are all learning
Yet another excellent presentation, Matt, on precisely what I am planning for my last home in life, which will be in one of the far upper northern, mountainous states. It bears mentioning that brother, you'd better have any and all possible electrical outlets well planned and installed before closing up those walls. I've run dozens of feet of BX cable ("rat patrol") behind walls and through studs using long length drill bits with a ninety degree drill head at my parents house, a 1947 build (when they didn't bother to put any insulation between studs) through approximate 6 inch by 4 inch access holes in the drywall and it was a bitch. No way you could do anything like that with these essentially hermetically sealed walls. You'd have to rip open sheetrock, wood or tiles to do that in this sealed wall house. However, this is precisely what one should aim for in northern states as I could always feel the cold just getting close to the drywall over the outer brick over cinderblock walls of my parent's house. Thanks for taking the time to bring us all up to speed on the whys and wherefore's and the benefits of being forward thinking.
Also, thanks for not just glossing over the need for this insulation and the existing state of the art but rather for going through a time-reasonable, well communicated and enjoyable tutorial.
Knowledge = Power.
Thats a powerful man.
Spread the knowledge.
Thank you
Thanks for all these building science ideas and techniques.
This is great and I hope this will become the standard for new built and remodel. Thank you.
Hilarious point about selling comfort versus efficiency. Good to keep in mind.
+1. .. Mr. Matt sir, luv the interviews with the best of the best builders; Mr. Steve Baczek
Thank you sir!!! Much appreciated
Nothing but Quality quality here.
Agreed
Great Video. Steve is a smart guy!
I totally agree lol
Awesome build! Holy cow. Sometimes I can't stop thinking about how to dominate the insulation strategies today. This is definitely 1 way to do it. Love it!
Wow, I love the look of that siding. I'd be curious how it looks in 10 years and what amount of maintenance it takes.
Great siding .. I can imagine the cost
@@vanderumd11 Obviously not an issue in this house LOL! All top of the line - he said Mercedes, but maybe a cheap Bentley? Great House. I do have a question though, if too air tight, does condensation on the inside become an issue? Or is there some sort of air exchanger?
@@leemartin9156 Usually the houses out here in new england make extensive use of soffit vents. I am not a pro so idk for sure if that’s the only mechanism in place for venting aside of the roof/attic.
@@deceps Thank you for your info. This was an older house, and not sure if they filled the air gap from sofites etc, .
Probability of oiling and coating is 100%. But will last hundreds of years.
This is the future of all home building. Great stuff.
Thank you sir
This Steve guy know alot, very interesting. I like the idea of 2x8 on 24's walls.
the 2x8 scheme was one of the things that i didn't like. i thought that he would have done better to use 2x6 studs and put insulation over the sheathing.
How about staggered 2x4s on a 2x8 top and bottom plate?
@@paperwait9611 More expensive and more complicated
@@kevinmccune682 More complicated, more expensive, and very very modest return
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Well, pretty well super insulated built in thermal break, easy to run plumbing and wiring, downside, more room for fire propagation and vermin.Actually, I am starting to dislike American building practices, very little we build now has Heirloom quality. You should check out Angus Macdonalds building system, I don't even like to consider HVAC now, I would like to build tolerably without.
I wish I could have been in that house just to absorb some of the knowledge and passion that was filling it that day!!
Come up for a visit, I'll chat all day
This dude needs his own HDTV series.
Then they would cut out all of the knowledge that gets shared and create some fake drama that the world doesn't need to hear. Love the show, Matt! Keep it up!!!
His youtube channel is gold so why screw it up by putting commercials and tons of BS story lines. If anything give him a show on PBS
I've had the same thought for almost a year now. I have RARELY seen one of the home remodeling/house flipping shows that actually show the "right" way to install products. They mainly show how to do things fast and cheap that gives an impressive finished look, but I highly doubt will stand the test of time, be energy efficient, or give a good human comfort level to the owners.
Becoz - his stuff *is* gold, and a syndicated show would be more ka-ching, which anyone whose o can make life better for others.. well, the more the merrier and thus the more he is worth. Scale of value to a massive community of ppl in a market short on housing, with the incredible leaps in building science that are occurring faster than they can proliferate the over saturated demand
Then I wouldn't watch it, I haven't had a TV in over 6 years.
Now that is how it should be in any house. Well done !!
Thank you
As an insulation guy, seeing this makes me happy lol.
That was pretty schweeet! I really enjoy learning about the technical details of how a house can be built correctly.
Excellent. I'm working with architect and builder on a passive house with similar insulation. Amazing that this is standard in Germany and other EU nations and is rare in the US. We are looking at Zola windows but I will check out these Schuco windows to get a comparison bid. I'm sure they are not inexpensive.
impressed, great Architect with real knowledge for field application
what an awesome build!
4th time watching this video and cannot get over how superior this guy (Steve Baczek) homes are built. I used to insulate houses in the late 80's and would always try to think of a better way to make the home more comfortable and this man nailed it !!
August - thanks buddy!!! Your words are much appreciated......Long Live Our Buildings
@@LongLiveOurBuildings ,You're Welcome and You deserve it. I wish I was young again and was able to work with you and your crew. Thanks again.
Love to see the specs and pictures on the finish home Matt. Not to say the hvac system setup as well.
Love seeing these videos of builders/architects economically (and effectively) applying building science in the field! It's also great to see the focus on using common materials that people are accustomed to working with already, and will be available locally.
Agreed - thank you for the great words
This has been standard in over 10 years in Norway. Air leakage in my house is 0,4.
Ja de ydervægge er ret tynde her i Danmark er vi oppe på 70 cm for mange af de nye 2020 huse
De er lige et par år eller 20 bagud derovre.
@@Smp_lifting and the R value of the insularion is the thickness in cm. Based on a lambda 37 product.
Here in Denmark the recommendation is 30 in floors, 28.5 in walls and 36 in ceilings.
Typical winter temp in average just above freezing. Summer time average 18 degr. celcius.
@@Smp_lifting Our climate is very much like what you see in BC - except it only rains 1/3rd of what they have and our ocean temperature in the summer is above 20 degr. celcius. Kinda funny since we are on the same lat. as Alaska.
Flippen amazing job! Thanks for sharing. Awesome!
Fantastic video. Need more from this guy, he's awesome.
Also clarifications:
* "Vent until you can't vent" - This needs explanation, particularly since I keep hearing the case for conditioned attics
* The strapped ceilings - why suspension straps instead of straps on the top side? Just compactness? I gotta think that the loading he's talking about is gonna be limited by the interface of 1x lumber with screw heads now.
* "Because of the R-9 on the outside and the closed-cell, we limit our risk on the durability side" for the studs & sheathing? I don't fully understand what 'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' means, given that we're insulating it so that it doesn't stay warm. Is this the dreaded 'double vapor barrier'?
* What's the basement & foundation look like?
* Was the double top plate code-mandated? I understand the advanced framing proponents tend to avoid it.
* Lotta layers in that wall. With superinsulation, is it more economical to do a double-stud wall filled with blown-in?
* Does Rockwool even make blown-in these days? I can't find anything on their website, or any sellers.
Sounds like Rockwool discontinued their blown-in product in the US.
I'll take a stab at some of your questions:
'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin.
'Creating a really warm wall to the outside' -- this probably refers to stopping thermal conductivity thru the studs (a bigger problem with steel frame construction). They are in Massachusetts so the winter condition governs the design.
> In situations where there is a high bending load like over the picture window in the video it is necessary. In order to keep the top of the wall level for the entire structure, the places where it is not need just get extra stability with little added cost.
> The strapping allows the dry wall to be supported at more points. The load carrying capacity per square foot for the dry wall is the limiting factor. He has two fasteners where each strap intersects a rafter. He mentions the weight of the insulation. Without the straps, the insulation could cause the drywall in the ceiling to sag at least and maybe break.
" 'Vent until you can't vent' -- To me this means you want to bring fresh air into the house up to the point you cannot reasonably afford the cost of heating or cooling the amount of air you let in. This eliminates problems from potential mold in damp areas and health problems from combustion gases, out-gassing from building materials in the home, smoking, etc. Houses are built so airtight now, their air quality is almost as bad as an airplane cabin. "
This is diametrically opposed to what modern building scientists believe.
> I was asking why not build your big insulation bathtub above a subfloor in the attic, instead of inside the ceiling cavity between joists.
That was Great! I love seeing where the edge of technology and design really are.
I've been Subbed to the Channel for a few Months now, and every Video is just a wealth of information. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Glad to have you. Appreciate that
Awesome video. I love seeing your content from houses in the colder, wetter parts of the country.
i want to see the HVAC in those builds Matt!
noneya bidness- I second that!
noneya bidness you could probably heat this place with a toaster and AC it with a tray of ice cubes!
DEEREMEYER1 Just because we're interested doesn't mean we want to usurp a skilled tradesman. The more you know the better qualified you are to choose someone for the job. I'm interested in the space program but I'm not headed for rocket engineering.
DEEREMEYER1 wanting to see the hvac system and a complete how to are 2 totally different things
Heat pump. Ductless systems. House is so tight.
Both contractors are top line, I wish there was some of those here in Ottawa. Good job guys 🤩😎
Nice Insulation, got the same in my Garden House in Germany
Nice big space. I like how you guys are detail oriented.
My entire house has those European windows. Greetings from Europe! :-)
Get some!!
What brand are they?
@@connierisser7477 SCHÜCO AWS 75.SI+
I miss good windows and don't get me started on the Ralladins (rolling shutters). I don't understand why the US is so far behind on good building materials verses Europe.
????????????????????? serious ????????
Durability, comfort, health. That is value.
Byproduct/unity of those things IS/causes energy efficiency.
I like Steve. I think I might need him for my house.
Thank you sir
Steven Baczek Architect You’re very welcome Steve ☺️ I’ve been following your work for days now. I’ve seen your website and videos from Matt’s channel here too. Video after video.
I’m planning to build a 4 story solar powered and rain water harvesting off grid passive house with 3 of those stories below grade as basements with a spiral staircase going down through the middle of all the levels and the garage being 70% of the first basement level that has a driveway that inclines to ground level 😁
In an "luxury" apartment where I lived in Maryland (fourth, top, floor), you could stand in the living room when the wind was coming in and feel the air move when you were standing on the OPPOSITE SIDE of the living room (the other side of the room from the window). That's because the builder didn't pay for the heat. I paid for the heat.
I've always dreamed of a house like this one....
I can listen to this guy all day long.
Thank you!!
Great details in this video! The ceiling purlins on the trusses' bottom chord improves flatness of the ceiling and better attachment of the ceiling drywall due to the closer on center spacing of the drywall supports and the wider supports makes for easier fastener/nail placement. Guess my comment is Too Much I]Information for a 14 minutes video. lol
I don't know why that is not standard practice! is so forehead slapping obvious.I see sagging drywall ceilings all the time. Even with less than code insulation.
I agree Scott
Steve’s explication and delivery was incredible. Well done.
Thank you
Great work, don't forget to add the Rockwool is also good for sound reduction too.
Yeah, it's odd that he overlooked that feature while highlighting thermal comfort
Great details. I still have to wrap my head around some of those nuances he mentioned, but I love how he figured out how to solve technical challenges with conventional framing techniques.
CMon man, let's talk some BS - Building Science that is.......
Now that's a well built house !
Agreed
Steven, The quality of this house and I'm sure all of your house's are what all builders should use as a goal to meet. Beyond perfection sir and thank you for doing such great work !
Exciting stuff! See y'all both in Vegas!
Who makes that awesome siding???? Man that looks awesome! Great videos as always. As some other people have mentioned it would be awesome to see some videos for northern climate houses. Undertstand it is harder since you are from texas but would be awesome to partner with some northen climate builders. Keep up the great work.
We had a play set made out of thermally modified wood, didn't last at all well rotted through in a few years.
@Al Jeady: What area? Anecdote is not useful without a climate to go with it.
All that money and the owner goes with poplar as the last line of defense to the weather?! I understand the tech regarding the treatment, but it's just an inherently less durable wood.
It is quite beautiful though.
I'ld love to know too. All they mentioned was it was a thermally modified poplar.
It's probably from Cambia. cambiawood.com/siding/
Amazing insulation work. I live and build houses in Hawaii, the difference in how we build and the materials required is totally different. Very interesting.
Aloha - lived on Oahu for 3 years - loved it
Another great video. I live in Northern MN and would love if there was a resource of blueprints, or hand sketched specs of these wall and ceiling systems
On the build show is back!! Great video. Love that exterior siding and I want to try those windows out.
Awesome builder
Shoreline is Simply Awesome!!!
I live in an appartment that is extremely well insulated and airtight (both go hand in hand) + a ventilation system for air renewal.
For a 70 square meters, I pay around 8€ of heating a month. That is on a cold cloudy day. If there's sun, the space gets warm quickly. If I use the oven, I don't use the heating. It's very comfortable because you don't feel any cold air coming from the wall, the windows.
Real comfort - isn't it a great thing
When I was young my father would always explain the importance of sealing a remodel before the rock went in. At the time as a young boy on the job all summer I did not appreciate his educational experience. I do now.
I like that guys thinking!!!!
Energy efficient as a byproduct of great building!!!!!!!
Hell yeah!!!!
Hell Yeah squared buddy
I would gladly buy a house from this guru
me too if I could afford it.
Guy Fawkes You haven’t heard the price yet.
This video is great for my sustainable construction class
Matt got his money's worth on this one, he's standing there thinking, wow this guy is way ahead of...
Thanks buddy - just trying to make it thru the day
Great video !! Loved it .. can't wait to see the other house.
Exceptional
IF I won the lottery I would definitely hire this guy to build my dream home, you can just TELL he takes pride in his work well done to you Sir. SCOOBS UK.
This is what I'm takin about! A contractor who knows he's stuff! Please tell me how I can get involved with your team?
"A contractor who knows his stuff." Unfortunately there's not too many of them around.
Contact me.
@@buildshow Yes sir! Left a message on your website. Raphael Pizeno.
@@deeremeyer1749
Says the guy who can't stop trolling UA-cam videos... 😂
Man... Do I *love* me some irony!
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This guy is great always learning new stuff from him
thanks man!!!
I need this guy to build my house.
The details matter! Thanks Matt!
The one question in my mind with the ZIP-R panels is, there is a 1.5 inch space (3:28 in the video) between where the nails bite the sheathing and the nails bite the framing. Doesn't this reduce the shear strength of the structure significantly? How would you mitigate that without getting fancy and adding a bunch of diagonal wall bracing in places where those wall cavities might need to be used for electrical or low voltage wiring or plumbing? Maybe Advantech should have another layer of sheathing on the house side of their panel, so that wood layer would be flush with the framing.
Edit: I suppose there is nothing stopping one from screwing down a 5/8" sheet of plywood under that ZIP-R panel, if a stronger wall is desired. One could even go crazy with the hurricane ties and foundation bolts for a super-strong structure.
This house is in a high wind zone (near the ocean) and was engineered to the Zip-R panels. A little less shear values but still pretty easily achievable
I like that you guys talk about the nitty gritty details, but i'd like to see them, if possible! Lots of DIYers here that are wanting to do it ourselves, but do it right.
I would have loved to see the wall details next to Steve in the last scene.
We all need more builders like Steve
7:57 performance de una ventana. Value in durability, health and comfort and energy efficiency as a byproduct of those.
This video is awesome, I would love to see more videos from different climate zones
I understood like 5% of the words they said in the actual discussion of the build.... still watched the entire video hoping to subconsciously learn something
Same lol
The R values are the only thing you need to understand.
マクドナルドカイル I’m a northern Canada builder and I understand almost everything... this video is more appropriate for experienced builders.
Same, but still worth the watch/listen
Wow, very good content. Steve was awesome.
What happens if moisture gets between the Zip sheathing and the felt paper? How is it going to escape given both layers are vapor resistant? Isn't that a similar problem as in EIFS wall systems?
The screen cavity is open at the top and bottom for ventilation, therefore any moisture between the two layers should evaporate.
It's perfect for New England!!!
Fascinating. What a great looking exterior.
this house is conceptually well thought out. i do think that the roof insulation is a bit overdone, though. even r-60 is a bit excessive; r-110 is kind of crazy.
i'll make a comment about the r-value stated in this window for the european windows installed in this house, because what the architect said was a bit misleading...
the reason why european windows get such low r-value ratings compared to US windows is because the US and europe use different testing standards. US windows perform better against US testing standards, european windows perform better against european testing standards. there is nothing magical about european windows. think about it, if european windows really did provide superior thermal performance against US testing, then why wouldn't US window manufacturers be able to make windows that performed as well? the answer is that US window manufacturers do manufacture windows that provide superior thermal performance...AGAINST US TESTING STANDARDS.
when it comes to air sealing performance, possibly the most important feature of european style tilt and turn windows is the fact that there are multiple locking points that secure the perimeter of the sash. thus, it is less surprising that these windows would give good performance in a positive pressure test.
R60 walls & R80-110 in the roof are what makes net zero housing possible. VERMOD in Vermont sells modular net zero houses with these specs. Welcome to 21st century building.
Very well done! Impressive and beautiful construction!