Roofing

Weatherization Nation Season 1: Washington DC Addition

The premier season of Weatherization Nation was shot in NW Washington DC where we tore off an unfortunate addition to the back of a 70+-year-old brick house, and we added a two-story addition which nearly doubled the living space.
Sept. 13, 2024
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The premier season of Weatherization Nation was shot in NW Washington DC where we tore off an unfortunate addition to the back of a 70+-year-old brick house and we added a two-story addition which nearly doubled the sliving space.

Weekly Episodes

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Insulation & Air Sealing

Weatherization Nation 8: Thermal Bridge Busting and Season Recap

Closed-cell spray foam in a two-part froth pack is a fast and effective way to eliminate thermal bridges and air leaks in building assemblies
March 10, 2023
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Roofing

Weatherization Nation 6: Roof Dry-In, Flashing, and Underlayment

Protect the edges from sideways rain, and overlap like you've done it before!
Feb. 24, 2023
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WRB & Flashing

Weatherization Nation 5: Leak-Free Windows

Flashing, overlapping, and sealing layers keeps the outside out and the inside in
Feb. 10, 2023
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WRB & Flashing

Weatherization Nation 7: Rainscreen on a Roll

Mesh sheeting creates a drainage space between the siding and weather-resistive barrier (WRB) allowing walls to dry much faster which makes them last much longer.
March 4, 2023
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WRB & Flashing

Weatherization Nation 4: The WRB is a BFD

The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier
Feb. 3, 2023
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Insulation & Air Sealing

Weatherization Nation 3: A Warm, Dry Crawlspace

Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace
Jan. 27, 2023
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Sitework

Weatherization Nation 2: Digging to Higher Ground

How to dig your way out of a hole with gravity, foundation drainage, and common sense
Jan. 20, 2023
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Design

Weatherization Nation: Season Premier

An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices.
Jan. 13, 2023

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