We tailored this weeks show around a house we designed over a decade ago, before net zero was a thing!  Soil engineer, Allen Hughes, is the guest host who talks about energy efficiency upgrades that are outside of the box, but still realistic.  

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

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A recent political platform stated the goal of their administration is to be carbon neutral by 2035 and net zero by 2050.  We weigh in heavy to talk about the ins and outs of this plan and if it’s realistic.

We also cover exactly what it takes to build a net-zero house and the recommended steps to get there!  We cover a lot of ground in this episode...so much so, that we didn’t have time to cover listener questions.

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com 

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This week’s episode goes into detail on the building code’s history and It’s evolution into what we have today.  

In segment 2, we had some great questions to answer this week....Such as: How Duck tape became a household name.  What to do about a vapor barrier in your crawl space and the pros and cons of pressure washing algae from the north slope of a roof!

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

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We talk about how you can spend a few thousand dollars that could save you $100K over the lifespan of a 30 year mortgage.  The recipe to save up to $200 per month isn’t rocket science....you just have to do it!  This show is information packed!

Our questions segment covers dehumidifiers vs. humidifiers, OSB vs. real plywood, structural wood replacement after a leak and lots of homeowner’s insurance advice🤓

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

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We start out this week with a rundown on what to do after a hurricane affects your area in response to the busy hurricane season we’ve had.  Also, listen in to catch our annual fall checklist for your house 🍁🍂 

Our listener questions were outstanding this week.  Here’s what we cover....
The breakdown on radiant barrier and if it is ok to use as a roofing underlayment
What to do about a sink that has a bad odor
Tips for things to incorporate into a house plan during the design phase
The R-values of different building products

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

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We break down the 3 main types of foundations commonly used in single family construction.  When we get to basements, we talk about the 3 main options to consider.

Our questions segment covers some good stuff...like, mold around ceiling registers, the difference between building code and manufacturer recommendations, hand nailing shingles vs. pneumatic nail gun, and how to keep the neighbor’s dog from using the bathroom in your yard🐶

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

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The breakdown on the pros and cons of using contractor finder services like Angie’s List & Home Advisor.  We explain a BETTER way to find the right contractor that will guarantee you’ll have a job done well🤯

In segment 2, we answer questions about remedying hardwood floor squeaks, the differences in contractor certification credentials, and a scenario where exterior window shades are going to save one of our listeners a lot of money🤑

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction.  We aim to highlight the latest technologies, products and building codes to keep homeowners or homebuyers up to speed with the current market.  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed general contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

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www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

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This episode focuses on concrete construction.  Everything from how it's made to the many uses  is covered in the first segment.  
We also talk about the best time of the year to get a new roof installed, what to look for in an outdoor movie theater set up, and the pros and cons of houses with stairs.  Check it out!
The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

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The earthquake in western NC last week was the strongest we’ve had in over 100 years...needless to say, it really shook things up!  We open the conversation on how buildings are designed in the US vs. Japan(10x more quakes) and explain the concept behind base isolation foundations.  Very informative episode, if you want to be in the know, in terms of how we may integrate building techniques being pioneered in other parts of the world. 

We had a flurry of great question come in this week, including how to get “instant” hot water on a fixture...not to be confused with hot water “on-demand”.  There’s a big difference!  How to assess vulnerable places in your insulation package....convective and conductive heat transfer are the 2 ways to look at every situation.  Also, do black shingles get hotter that other colors?  Why architects spec out expensive materials not realistic on a budget and lastly, the options when choosing spray foam insulation!

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com