Alternative Designs International

05/13/2021

Now this is what I am trying to find a barn for.
So I can Build houses using reclaimed materials.

David Arnott graciously opens his shop doors to The Build Show and shows Nathan around TAG Panels' multi-step manufacturing process. David is not only the co...

05/13/2021

Instead of advantec decking
Use Zip R to asure no thermal Bridging also adds a 1.5 inch layer of insulation at the stud level.

In this Build Show Matt is visiting a job where Rockwool is being used for Continuous Exterior Insulation and we have a nice Rainscreen system to stand the s...

01/23/2021

Taking the time to do it right Tight and outta sight is the future of carefree homeownership.

A couple hundred dollars of added product and labor costs for all 3 hose bibs is well worth a self draining no freeze solution.

I’m installing these High - Tech hose bibs on my house with two inches of exterior insulation and mounting blocks, so my James Hardy siding will connect to t...

01/12/2021

Germany, Switzerland, Canada, UAE and many more countries are blowing past the USA with Passive Haus or High performance construction standards.
Another couple decades and all of our housing stock will be garbage by comparison.

United States needs this ASAP!

https://www.buildshownetwork.comLearn more about the program at BCIT here - https://commons.bcit.ca/energy/research/high-performance-building-lab/Follow Matt...

01/10/2021

Im just going to put this here

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01/04/2021

If this can be stacked or incorporated with say Roxul on a Net Zero project then look out kids this is a game changer.

R-50 Insulation Systems has developed Rich-E-Board, a viable, proven R-50 value insulation technology that meets and exceeds extremely high R-values — all wi...

01/03/2021

.16 ACHV is the lowest I've ever seen and this is before they are finished with the project.

I love seening real world results of craftsmanship that saves the Earth and the client money every year!

01/03/2021

Using a hot water heat pump that is feed by the exaust from your clothes dryer would be a useful addapter kit in a passive haus design.

Someone get on it please!

01/03/2021

Real world numbers that make sense And if you create your own power via solar and preheat your water using Evacuated tube solar heaters then your costs are ZERO!!!!!

01/01/2021

Total control of your Buildings envelope when you build a Monopoly House.
500 year life span building!
ENERGY EFFICIENT =90% LESS ENERGY OPEX!

https://www.buildshownetwork.comIn the latest update to the Real ReBuild series I’ll be talking to you about Monopoly Framing. This is a new way to think abo...

01/01/2021

Absolutely game changing delivery of service to any remodel or new build to get that last mile of air sealing down to Below Passive Haus standard.

Aero Seal for the win

12/25/2020

How we used to do it lol notice some missing things like plywood walls