Consulting engineer and self-described compulsive measurer Marc Rosenbaum talks to Brian and Patrick about improving the comfort and efficiency of residential buildings.

The crew talks to Marc Rosenbaum about his own house on Martha’s Vineyard.

The crew hears from listeners about ceramic paint, prefinished siding, and tiny houses in Texas. Discussion questions include flashing windows in masonry walls, protecting buried fence posts from rot, and using boilers for domestic hot water.

The crew talks about overseeing quality control on building projects.

The crew hears from listeners about EV charging, aging in place, and dowsing. Discussion questions include customer communication, covering exposed foundation insulation, and HVAC design.

The crew talks about making project budgets that are complete and realistic.

The crew hears from listeners about ICFs, remodeling a small kitchen, and affordable net-zero and then takes questions on rebuilding a cabin, leaks from wind-driven rain, and refilling hydronic heating systems.

The crew talks about building-related cost increases and how to make custom home projects more affordable.

The crew hears from listeners about LED lights, pergola footings, PVA primer, and overly complicated HVAC.

The crew talks about what “house as a system” means and why it’s important to understand.