Follow along as they the guys discuss sensitive issues. Pressure sensitive adhesives are everywhere in construction...can we trust them? Do they perform as promised? The guys explain that the ASTM standards are probably not the metric we should use to answer those questions. Real world testing methods are then discussed, as well at Peter’s Wing Nut Testing.

Peter and Jake welcome special guest Allen Sealock, ZIP System Product Director, to disucss building science, wood products and Huber Engineered Woods.

On this weeks episode the conversation about control continues. The conversation about air barriers, air movement, and how it's considered in our buildings is expanded upon by our intrepid trio. They cover what the code says, what it actually means, and what real success looks like.

Jake and Steve welcome special guest Matt Risinger to discuss how building science has affected his business.

What is a rainscreen? What does it do? How big of a gap should it be? What makes the rainscreen ventilated? Why would you need a rainscreen? In this episode the guys attempt to solve these questions and others about rainscreen claddings.

I have no idea who thought to give us each of us a mike and then turn us loose for an episode, but there you have it... Not surprisingly, we wandered all over the place: universal design, high performance design constraints, the lack of building science knowledge across our industry, even "Sticky Business" (how dependent we are on high performance PSA tapes, sealants, and mastics). But you won't want to miss these gems: Jake talks about brotherly love, Steve sees red over client's stuck on cost per sqaure foot, and Pete gets called an old goat for his lack of social media skills. When UnBuildIt goess "Off the Cuff" it's a bit like catching Jake, Steve, and Pete with their pants down, but in a good not scary way...

Steve tries to play architect lifeguard as builder Jake and BS Pete practice their own water management strokes on Steve. It's a hefty podcast moving all the way from design to perimeter drain cleanouts, from roof overhangs to capillary breaks at footings. And this session steers clear away from rainscreens cause that is a whole other upcoming session. And the podcast ends with an a cappella solo by Pete...you don't want to miss that.

Steve Baczek and Peter Yost do some reminiscing with Nathan Yost but also put Nathan to task on indoor air quality, building performance, and the new reality with COVID-19. Super-interesting to get Nathan Yost's unique expertise and perspective. Nathan is a pulminologist and a building scientist having spent time in the medical profession and investigating building failures places him in the perfect place to discuss health and buildings. 

The Gents gather round the mics to continue the discussion on control layers. With water management in the rear view mirror, they are looking forward to air tightness, vapor movement, and thermal protection. With nothing but gentlemen charm and persuasion in this enlightened conversation, you are sure to come away with some favorable opinions to add to your knowledge of building science. The guys do a great job highlighting the areas of concern, prioritizing values, and “unbuilding” the complexities of these three control layers. As always, the guys round off the corners of hard discussion with their gentle banter, and provide some thoughts based on sound building science. Give it a listen, and move a few seats up on the learning curve…

The Gents dive in on Episode three to start the discussion of control layers. They start with identifying the layers, prioritizing them, and then giving their unique take on them. The episode finishes up with a preliminary outline of the “Water Management” layer. Listen in to hear why water management is the key aspect to defining control layers. Water is ALWAYS a hot topic, and the guys certainly don’t take it lightly.