In earthquake areas; can you form an X overlapping the Simpson straps for max sheer value as you have both horizontal & vertical movements when plates shift.
You always talk about separating the garage from the house (which I agree with). But I wonder if the garage gets some sort of air handler like the house does? Surely moisture and air quality could become a problem if a garage is build too airtight? I would love to see a video on this topic Steve. Thanks!
Steve, I wonder if mold growth and insect damage was less likely with the dense, slow growth, wood we had when I was a kid. It was a completely different material. To that end, are the new fabricated wood products possibly less mold and pest susceptible as a result of being formed under pressure, making them denser, as well as because they’re being permeated with adhesive chemicals? Maybe the best “wood” product will eventually be a sawdust and glue one. It might be a question for one of your many building science experts. Thanks!
From other videos I’ve seen, some kind of sealing there is typically done. The system needs to handle small amounts of water trickling down the outside surface of the Zip. You don’t want to have it hit the mudsill and then trickle inward.
it's only a small spot that's 'underinsulated.' every foot you move away from the wall and your roof slope gives you another 4 inches to fill on a 4/12 roof. 10 inches of settled cellulose gives ~R38, 14" gives ~R53, 18" gives R68 ect. That first foot of R38 is probably not a big deal in the scheme of things.
I prefer this long montage. Video shorts don't have continuity; 1 minute of you, another minute of 3rd world tile production, OH look, a police chase ah finally, class back in session Herrrrrre's Steve (sorry, had to throw in Ed's intro for Johnny)
I agree, thank you. I like doing these too. I think they are quick and informative. I am going out tomorrow to shoot more, one thought is to hit the middle ground. Many have questions on certain details - this short form flushes them out. I plan to do a slightly longer version say 2-4 minutes on like three details per video to provide a more involved discussion. What do you think?
@paybax 30% of the walls has insulation value of R 1. It would not be enough R 100 in the other 70% to compensate for heat loss through the concrete walls
Well, there are 3 modes of heat transfer... convection, conduction and radiation. Air movement would be the convection, so you are partially correct, stopping air movement certainly reduces heat transfer! Conduction is closely related to the thermal bridging that Steve mentioned. Radiation is felt by humans (a warm body) when being exposed to a cold surface, making us feel cold, even if the air temperature is otherwise comfortable. Windows are frequently a cold surface, so window treatments (or clothing) can mitigate cooling by radiation. Also, putting heating sources near cold surfaces can warm the surfaces or the air near the surfaces, also mitigating this cooling effect.
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In earthquake areas; can you form an X overlapping the Simpson straps for max sheer value as you have both horizontal & vertical movements when plates shift.
Or for shear in both the left and right directions.
great info
You always talk about separating the garage from the house (which I agree with). But I wonder if the garage gets some sort of air handler like the house does? Surely moisture and air quality could become a problem if a garage is build too airtight? I would love to see a video on this topic Steve. Thanks!
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Very informative. Thanks.
Steve, I wonder if mold growth and insect damage was less likely with the dense, slow growth, wood we had when I was a kid. It was a completely different material. To that end, are the new fabricated wood products possibly less mold and pest susceptible as a result of being formed under pressure, making them denser, as well as because they’re being permeated with adhesive chemicals? Maybe the best “wood” product will eventually be a sawdust and glue one. It might be a question for one of your many building science experts. Thanks!
Those pre cast piers are a good idea. Often, if you rely on the foundation team to form and pour them - they are not accurate for receiving the post.
Would it make any sense to Zip tape the sheathing to the extended mud sill?
From other videos I’ve seen, some kind of sealing there is typically done. The system needs to handle small amounts of water trickling down the outside surface of the Zip. You don’t want to have it hit the mudsill and then trickle inward.
Why double studs run down at the garage door jamb? Why not one?
why only 10 inch raised heel, when you're trying to add 20+ inches in the attic ?
it's only a small spot that's 'underinsulated.' every foot you move away from the wall and your roof slope gives you another 4 inches to fill on a 4/12 roof. 10 inches of settled cellulose gives ~R38, 14" gives ~R53, 18" gives R68 ect. That first foot of R38 is probably not a big deal in the scheme of things.
I prefer this long montage.
Video shorts don't have continuity; 1 minute of you, another minute of 3rd world tile production, OH look, a police chase ah finally, class back in session Herrrrrre's Steve (sorry, had to throw in Ed's intro for Johnny)
I agree, thank you. I like doing these too. I think they are quick and informative. I am going out tomorrow to shoot more, one thought is to hit the middle ground. Many have questions on certain details - this short form flushes them out. I plan to do a slightly longer version say 2-4 minutes on like three details per video to provide a more involved discussion. What do you think?
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What is the point of having so much insulation in the garage walls , when you do not have any in the foundation walls?
Why not? Keeps it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter
@paybax 30% of the walls has insulation value of R 1. It would not be enough R 100 in the other 70% to compensate for heat loss through the concrete walls
The camera man is not doing a good job. You need to zoom occasionally on the thing Mr. Baczec is explaining.
the way it looks to me... if you can stop air movement... you can almost stop heat transfer...
Well, there are 3 modes of heat transfer... convection, conduction and radiation. Air movement would be the convection, so you are partially correct, stopping air movement certainly reduces heat transfer! Conduction is closely related to the thermal bridging that Steve mentioned. Radiation is felt by humans (a warm body) when being exposed to a cold surface, making us feel cold, even if the air temperature is otherwise comfortable. Windows are frequently a cold surface, so window treatments (or clothing) can mitigate cooling by radiation. Also, putting heating sources near cold surfaces can warm the surfaces or the air near the surfaces, also mitigating this cooling effect.
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