Chris West is PHIUS/PHI Certified Passive House consultant/trainer and owner of Eco Houses of Vermont, a building science consultancy specializing in Passive House design for single family, multi-family, and commercial projects.
Chris West troubleshoots an ice damming problem in a Cape-style home, a common issue when there is an attached garage with bonus living space above.
Bad things can happen if complex roofing, ganged framing, and marriage walls aren't properly air-sealed before the drywall goes up.
Building a small wooden structure on a steel trailer without considering climate and basic building science is a recipe for disaster.
A pair of home-performance experts show how to use a fog machine to do a pre-drywall inspection for air leaks.