20 Degree podcast
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The 20 Degree podcast, hosted by Peter Raimondo + Jon Davies, is a building science podcast that dives in to discuss everything that separates the inside from the outside, and gets down to the nuts and bolts of how to build good buildings. If you're looking for explanations not confusing rules, if you're looking for easy to build instead of E2/AS1, if you believe a warm, dry, comfortable, and healthy place to live and work is a basic human right then this podcast is for you. It's a building science podcast, best consumed at 20 degrees.
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On this episode, we’re wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building science). Episode 14: Building science 101.
On this episode, we’re talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window next to a concrete slab. Episode 13: The Sun.
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.
On this episode, we’re talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2. Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Episode 12: Drainage.
On this episode, we’re talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it’s important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must. Episode 11: Airtightness.
On this episode, we’re talking about thermal bridges. Solid parts of the building that bleed heat to the outside. H1 again. Making sure your house doesn’t get cold spots. Where to find them, how to fix them, and which ones matter more than others. Episode 10: Thermal bridges.
On this episode, we’re talking about Passive House. Proper building design based on energy targets. PHPP. What it is, what it isn’t, how easy it is to achieve, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds. Episode 9: Passive House.
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Where did they come from, where did they go, where did they come from cotton eye… I mean and a few other questions to add some warmth and fluff. Episode 6: James, Robyn, Karl, and Dan.
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Who they are, where they’re from, what they did, as long as you love m- I mean and a few other questions sprinkled in for a little bit of flavour. Episode 5: Shawn, Peter, Lesley and Dimas.
On this episode, we’re talking about insulation. Using fluffs and foams to keep the warm in. H1. Slowing the escape of heat to increase both comfort and energy efficiency. Types of insulation, where to use them, and how to make them work best. Episode 4: Insulation.
On this episode, we’re talking about ventilation. Keeping the air clean and fresh. G4. Making sure moist air gets out and fresh air comes in. What it does, how to make it work, and why relying on a few windows doesn’t really work. Episode 3: Ventilation.
On this episode, we’re talking about heating. Making the air warm. G5. Turning a cold thing into a warm thing. Types of heating, how it works in your house, and what it does other than just keep us toasty.
On this episode, we’re talking about condensation. Internal Moisture. E3. Water vapour trapped in the air that turns into liquid water when it touches a cold surface. What it is, how to control it, and how to stop it from destroying your house. Episode 1: Condensation.
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