BEST Techs Contracting Design Build Remodel, Inc.
BEST Techs Contracting Design Build Remodel, Inc.
Welcome to a Channel where you learn about Buildings, Energy, and Science and how they work together in a "House As A System." Did you know that "Code" means that Contractors can build you the WORST home possible as long as it meets "Code." How silly is that?
BEST Techs Contracting will show you The Good, The Bad, and the Darn Right Ugly in building standards and why smart contractors are starting to use Net Zero Energy and Passive House Standards as their "Building Code of Choice."
Passive House is the most rigorous voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building's ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.
BEST Techs Contracting Design Build Remodel, Inc. is a Home Performance General Contractor Specializing in Healthy, Environmentally Friendly Homes, Utilizing Net Zero Energy and Passive House Standards.
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I was with you until A.D.U. came out...I'm out.
Sorry to hear that. What about ADU's that you don't like?
Why not just Advantech Zip sheathing and do the WRB in one pass? The amount of labor to do this seems like a waste.
There are several different ways of achieving an air tight building assembly. WE like using the Pro Clima Adhero 3000 peel and stick product because it works with all of our Pro Clima materials without compromise. Behind our blue Adhero is 1/2" structural plywood which is stronger and more air tight than the Advantech ZIP sheathing. Thank you for your interest.
@@JasonScheurerJS Interesting. Airtight house is the way to go and I am always interested in how other people do it. Is this structural plywood thing a CA requirement preventing from using Advantech? I use Zip-R on our jobs. WRB, sheathing, and exterior insulation in one pass. I have seen people make 3 go-arounds on a house to get this. Once could argue that having independent materials allows for a better solution (I agree that is possible) but is it 10% better? If it isn't 50% better than labor is not worth it unless you are in an extreme climate.
@@crabkilla The plywood needs to be structural for this home because it is small and detached. Almost all walls had structural hold downs. OSB can be that source, however some OSB's are not air tight. Plus this home is going after Passive House Certification and there are strict guide lines. Yes, I do agree that the ZIP system is faster, and less on labor, but sometimes does not meet the stringent Passive House Standards and techniques. If the ZIP system came in a Plywood choice, we would probably be using it. The main thing is the Pro Clima line of air/water barriers is the best in the World, so another reason why we do it this way.
@@JasonScheurerJS Ohh makes sense. I get that Zip isn't good enough for passive house standards. 💯. However, not sure why anyone in California climate (unless you are in Central Valley or Tahoe) would spend the money for a passive house. I live in CA and wouldn't spend the money for an airtight house, given how mild the weather is here. AZ or ME house - for sure!
Great series, will be following the progress.
wouldnt it be far more efficient to fill it with spray foam? you're never gonna get a decent seem with such a crappy cut and putting a rigid foam wedge in it
The main issue with laying out a building by using this method is that the stakes will be either removed completely or at least moved during the excavation process. So in other words it only works for the excavation. The lines will need to be reestablished for building the foundation walls. Setting up batter boards back from the actual wall lines eliminates this issue. In this case the fences could have actually been used for at least some of the batter boards, just nails driven into them at the proper height and locations.
my excavator driver delivered way better digging than this guy
Thank you for the comment. I am glad you have a good excavator that you have access to.
That’s a roof Jack ???
This one is a exhaust vent. The term Roof Jack actually covers many pre molded roof flashing for pipe and vents. Its mainly the molded flashing.
@RonMetcalf2879, and @Outdoors1776, that is correct! Many types of roof jacks, this one is for an exhaust fan.
Keep up the great work buddy, the world needs you
Thanks Corbett. Now we just need to educate 331,899,999 people in the U. S.
Nice work Jason! Interesting floor framing detail.
Great job!!!👍💪
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What brand is that one. And what kinda smell does that put into the area
Smoke pencil inspectortools.com/regin-s220-smoke-pen/ It only smells a little bit like a burning wick.
What smoke pencil brand is that?
inspectortools.com/regin-s220-smoke-pen/