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3398 Washington Road
Atlanta, GA 30344
USA

773.398.5288

Advanced residential construction and home improvement consulting and owner's advocacy in Atlanta, using the latest building performance diagnostic and modeling techniques and tools. Airtightness, insulation, HVAC, ventilation, moisture, and air quality and EMF consulting for homeowners and building professionals alike.

Videos/Podcasts/Articles

Home performance articles and stories from the field with internationally respected building forensics guru Corbett Lunsford at the Building Performance Workshop. Hear new episodes of the Building Performance Podcast, see new videos from the Home Performance YouTube channel, and learn all about how diagnostic testing (more than an 'Energy Audit') can make home improvement and new home construction a proven process!

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Not Everyone Needs Continuous Insulation, but Here's My FAVORITE Thing about it

Corbett Lunsford

Some people can get really freaky about 'thermal bridging', and while I do think much of the discussion about it is way out of proportion, there is a reasoned approach when it comes to continuous insulation. Here's my take on the #1 reason to consider exterior continuous insulation on any project. See how we used Rockwool to turn our home into one of the most comfortable homes in the country: https://homediagnosis.tv/episode-206-windbreakers-air-sealing-and-insulation

Learn more about exterior insulation approaches: https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/products-and-applications/external-wall-insulation/

Get 1-on-1 help with any home: https://buildingperformanceworkshop.com/video-consulting

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categories Architecture, From the Field, Homeowner education
tags roxul, insulate, insulated, continuous, exterior

The Future of House Wrap: a Stronger, Insulated, and More Airtight Envelope

Corbett Lunsford

At the Tallwood Design Institute at Oregon State University, we found a mockup built by our friend Mark Fretz, whom you'll be hearing more from. This is an experimental use of Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) and wood-fiber insulation for multifamily buildings and other homes.

One note: they don't seem to have termites up there, so this would be extra experimental around Atlanta, where we certainly do have burrowing insects of all kinds. Season 3 of 'Home Diagnosis' coming soon: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv

Join our members and become part of the making of this show: https://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

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categories Architecture, Around the World, Ecologic, From the Field, Real Estate, Videos
tags mpp, mass plywood, timber, framing, sheathing, thick, 2 inch, ply, wood insulation, sawdust insulation, exterior, wrap, insulation, insulating, structural

Forever Deck Railings from RailFX: Science + DIY

Corbett Lunsford

See the science behind our forever home's railings, through the installation by my parents and our interview with David Lord, Engineer and Project Manager for RailFX. See more about our forever home's design and progress at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Become a member and help support our work exploring the Science of Homes: https://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

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categories Architecture, Real Estate, Videos
tags railfx, cable, rail, metal, steel, aluminum, deck, stair, interior, indoor, outdoor, exterior, system, engineered, diy, package, components, assemble, assembly

How (and Why) to Wrap a House in Continuous Insulation: Rockwool ComfortBoard

Corbett Lunsford

To control a home's heat bleed, noise pollution, and moisture issues, making the enclosure continuously insulated helps a lot, especially with a rain screen incorporated. See the details on how Rockwool (aka Roxul) ComfortBoard 80 is installed on our home.

To see the cost-benefit computer model that explains the energy side, watch this: https://youtu.be/aSuPieuKWZI

More on this build at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Check out Rockwool options at: http://Rockwool.com

See 475 High Performance Building Supply tapes at: http://FourSevenFive.com

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categories From the Field, Homeowner education, Performance Pros, Real Estate, Videos
tags rockwool, outsulation, continuous, exterior, insulation, comfortboard, 80, furring strips, how to, attach, install, installation, 1x2, batten, batt, panel, seamless, house, building science, roxul

How to Attach a Deck with Exterior Insulation: Maine Deck Bracket

Corbett Lunsford

We researched details on attaching a deck securely without sacrificing insulation continuity, and even consulted with Matt Risinger, until we happened on a solution we loved- funny enough, the makers of the Maine Deck Bracket don't even target high performance homes with exterior insulation in their advertising. But it's exactly what we were looking for.

Learn more about the Deck Bracket at: http://DeckBracket.com

More on this build at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

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categories Architecture, From the Field, Performance Pros, Videos
tags maine, deck, bracket, exterior, continuous, insulation, roxul, rockwool, panel, insulating, insulate, outsulation, how to, ledger

High Performance Home Building Materials

Corbett Lunsford

Corbett has received shipment on all the components of the shell of the big house build!
More at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv/atlanta-homestead

Thanks to:
475 Building Supply: http://FourSevenFive.com
ROCKWOOL INSULATION: http://Rockwool.com
ALPEN WINDOWS: http://ThinkAlpen.com
THERMALBUCK: http://ThermalBuck.com

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categories From the Field, Homeowner education, Performance Pros, Real Estate, Videos
tags materials, construction, windows, buck, thermal buck, brink, brinc, provia, alpen, window, building science, airtight, high performance, home build, building, rockwool, roxul, exterior, insulation, airsealing, tape, forcefield, wrb

15,000 lbs of Rockwool Insulation: Crossfit Challenge

Corbett Lunsford

Maybe you've seen people wrestle with tires or climb ropes or do push-ups. They are all ninnies. This is how you work out for real- by hugging Rockwool (aka Roxul) and strutting around your acreage. Stay tuned to see all these rocks get installed in a perfectly performing house.

Learn more about this awesome insulating material at: Rockwool.com

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categories Videos, From the Field
tags roxul, rockwool, mineral wool, fiberglass, insulation, best, diy, comparison, heavy, duty, high, efficiency, performance, building, construction, house, wall, ceiling, exterior, subslab, foundation, insulate, passive house, energy star, earthcraft, atlanta, georgia