Episode 54
Build Tight, Ventilate Right: Don't Be an Airhole
Chris and Phil tackle the not-so-subtle art of sealing up your home without turning it into a stuffy cave. From smart ventilation to spotting leaky trouble spots, they’ll help you keep the air fresh, the heat in, and your “airhole” status to a minimum.
October 14, 20251h 1m
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Show Notes
00:00 Intro & Cocktail of the Day
02:42 What We Mean by “Airhole”
08:05 Why Air Sealing Matters
14:47 Ventilation vs. Infiltration
21:19 Building Science in Action
36:31 Common Air Sealing Mistakes
42:50 Tools and Techniques
50:04 Audience Q&A and Wrap-up
Topics
phil kaplangreen architects' loungekaplan thompson architectssustainable designventilationchris brileymaine architectscocktailshome energy efficiencybuilding scienceair sealingarchitecturebriburn