This week on House Calls Vermont Chris and Jim take lots of great listener calls and discuss two important bills going through the Vermont State House that impact the construction industry and consumer protection.

This week Chris and Jim return to roofs because this late winter we see lots of icicles! We discuss why icicles form and their cousin the ice dam. What it means for the wasted heat and […]

This week Jim and Chris discuss membranes.  What do we want membranes to do? Air sealing, moisture control, and more. What is a perm and how do I know I’m building a safe assembly (wall, […]

This week Chris and Jim take a look at the regulatory environment in Vermont regarding Contractors. We are speaking specifically about Residential Contractors. Commercial Contractors already have lots of regulations protecting consumers/owners from nefarious builders. […]

This week Chris and Jim finish their discussions on Passive House and super insulated houses.  We cover topics such as the Passive elements and move into the active elements (like ventilation, heating, etc.) as well […]

Today Jim and Chris discuss the benefits of super insulated houses known as the Passive House.  These houses, when built correctly, use almost no energy to heat and cool. A 1200 square foot house in […]

Jim and Chris just didn’t have the time to get through all of the points about insulation last week so we are returning to the land of Insulation!  They finish fluffy or batt insulation and […]

Jim and Chris talk about insulation. What kinds are there? What is the difference between fluffy and rigid?  Is spray foam fluffy or rigid?  Which insulation should be used in what applications and more!  Lots […]

This week on House Calls Vermont Chris and Jim dive into the second part of Windows. Who knew there was so much to talk about regarding windows! Well there is! Frame, glazing, coatings, wall to frame connection, […]

This episode we talk about Windows. Windows are the openings in our walls that we use for light and ventilation.  What are the parts of a window?  Frame, glazing, etc.  What are the issues we […]

This Saturday Chris and Jim discuss Indoor Air Quality. With the heating season upon us we are spending much more time inside. Do you notice a change in your health at this time if year? […]

Jim and Chris talk about the final bit of the ABC’s of Air Sealing the C is for Conditioned Spaces. It is where we live. Between the attic above and the basement below.  What are […]

This week we spoke about Basements. What types there are. The issues we have there with durability, comfort, and health and safety issues and how best to approach fixing these. Where do I put the […]

Jim and Chris give the basic building science on attics, flats, cathedral ceilings/slopes, knee walls.  What is important to know when considering improving the performance of your attic and how a leaky attic affects how […]

Jim and Chris start show two by going over the A, B, C’s of air sealing.  This is a simple guide to direct the most common places to best put effort into making a house […]

Inaugural show!  Halloween Show 2020!  Chris and Jim start their radio journey introducing the topic of Weatherization and answer some calls from listeners about their projects. Niels from Jericho asks about what to consider when […]