Two of the four control layers in a building envelope, air barriers andvapor retarders are frequently misunderstood by builders, architects andeveryone else. Why are they important? Building science experts Steven Baczek and Brian Pontolilo join us to discuss this topic.

If you'd like a primer, Brian's Fine Homebuilding article is a great overview of the control layers: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/insulation/walls-that-work-an-intro-to-the-four-control-layers

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What is there to exterior finishes besides grabbing a can of exterior latex paint and spraying or brushing it on? A lot! This episode, two friends of BS*+ Beer join us to talk about exterior finishes.

Fine Homebuilding senior editor Patrick McCombe shares insights from his experience and research on extending the life of exterior paint. Plus, Justin Fink of Fink & Son discusses his work with traditional linseed-oil paints and their unique advantages over modern finishes.

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In this episode of the BS* + Beer Show,  we're joined by our pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville, née The Green Police, for a lighthearted discussion withon the state of their businesses, the state of the industry and the state of the world. This could be an ominous, spooky or even terrifying topic--just in time for Halloween--but the Green Police have a knack for making potentially serious topics entertaining yet still poignant.

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Once you have been in a home designed for sound control, it may be hard to go back to spaces with echoes and intrusive street noise. Join us and our guest experts to learn about the different ways that sound is transferred and the latest techniques and materials to limit it in your homes and renovations.

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Why is there no "D" in "HVAC?" There should be, and few people are more knowledgeable on the topic (or better at explaining the concepts) than our guest this week, Nikki Krueger.

Few people, if any, know more about hyrdonic heat--John Siegenthaler literally wrote the book(s) on the subject. John will explain how to use air-to-water heat pump technology to heat low-load homes, and the discussion is sure to venture into related areas as well.

For the third year, our spooky pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville—aka The Green Police—join us for a Halloween special episode. This time they aren't giving us any clues about the topic, only mysteriously that it will be "another wildly entertaining yet substantive discussion." Will it be a treat or a trick?

This traditional northern European approach to heating with wood goes by many names including Russian fireplaces, Finnish fireplaces, and mass wood heaters. No matter the name, the concept remains the same: burn briefly and slow the escape of flue gasses. Our guests this week have decades of experience designing and installing these systems.

The Brew Crew discuss change in the trades industry — from building science and construction best practices to our more recent challenges with material and labor shortages, transportation issues, rises in fuel costs and more. They also share highlights and lessons learned at the 2022 International Builders’ Show and how they can be applied to a changing industry moving forward.

The Brew Crew take a deep dive into the four control layers within a building envelope -- water, air, vapor and thermal -- that must be addressed in order to build a durable home. They discuss climate zones and how these layers are affected utilizing different assemblies and products, as well as the construction issues that may arise if the control layers are not recognized.