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The Beginning of the END; Floors and Sheetrock!

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Floors and Sheetrock are truly the beginning of the end; it means you have passed your rough inspections and your insulation inspection, and you are permitted to 'close up the walls'. It's the first time you really get a feel for your new space.  I've got a few thoughts on how to make it go smoothly, and what to be on the lookout for...

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I Never Knew Windows Could Make THIS MUCH of a Difference!

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I’m back! Thank you guys so much for bearing with me. Now lets pick up where we left off…we’re talking windows, specifically Renewal by Andersen windows…when I tell you game changer, I mean GAME CHANGER! These windows are so efficient, and so quiet it literally changed the way the inside of the firehouse felt when they were done with the install. If you have questions after you watch the video let me know in the comments down below.

And for more info on RbA go here: http://www.renewalbyandersen.com/anthony

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BEST Insulation I have ever used!!!

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Insulating your home isn't exactly the most exciting part of the job, its like ok, throw it in the walls and lets get to the pretty things, but I'm telling you the right product choice here makes a HUGE difference. And I can tell you without hesitation, Rockwool is the BEST I have ever used.

If you've been following the series, you've already heard me bitch about spray foam (its an absolute nightmare), and standard batt insulation isn't up to my quality standards.

Rockwool gives all the things I am looking for at a nominal up-charge, and considering what you get, its a no brainer for me.

Fire Proof, Dead Silent, No Mold Issues, and its made from Recycled materials.

Product Details here:

COMFORTBATT:
https://www.rockwool.com/products/comfortbatt/?selectedCat=comfortbatt®%20downloads

SAFE N' SOUND:
https://www.rockwool.com/products/safensound/?selectedCat=safensound®%20downloads

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I’ve Got Heated Floors!!!

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Radiant heat is one of the most comfortable forms of heating you can experience. Combing that heat with Ecowarm’s radiant heat panels takes it to the next level. Simply, its pre-grooved plywood wrapped in aluminum that you install as your subfloor, or over an existing subfloor…the radiant tubing fits right into all the grooves, and the aluminum conducts the heat so you get nice even heat across your entire floor.

If you’re curious to learn more, check out my Deep Dive interview here:

https://youtu.be/aDHAr7LbrDY

Or https://ecowarmradiantheat.com

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How To Create Immersive 3D Models of Your Space

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I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on the various 3D models I’ve created for my Firehouse and Loft, so I thought I’d show you how I go about creating them. Spoiler Alert: it’s super easy with the right tech.

Firehouse Models: https://www.thebuild.tv/firehouse-3d-models

If you wanna learn more about Matterport you can check them out at https://www.matterport.com

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Choosing the Right HVAC System

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Along with all of the process driven content I am creating around this build, I am also going to be sharing the products I am choose to put in my home because I know there is an absolute ton to choose from out there and its tough to decipher what's what sometimes. So I figured showing you the quality I am putting in my home might help you all make some decisions, and at the very least help you to know what to look for. As always, if you have any questions let me know!

For full transparency: I approached all of these brands you will see and asked them to get involved in this series. Every one of my first choice brands said yes, so there are no compromises here, but I do want you to know about the partnerships. It just goes to show that all these brands are just as interested in quality, knowledgable content as we all are.

For more info on the Trane products I selected:

AirHandler: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/products/air-handlers/hyperion-communicating/

Air Cleaner: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/products/add-on-components/cleaneffects/

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STUCK in the Walls!

It can feel like you aren't making any progress after you see the framing go so quickly and then nothing SEEMS to be happening...its called getting stuck in the walls...but you aren't actually stuck. These are all the components that will run your home...each light requires a wire, each sink a water line and a drain line....there's a lot to do. Let's dive in!

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