High-Performance Homes and Smarter Inspections: A Conversation with Matt Risinger
What do you get when The Ride Along crew drops in on one of the country’s top building science minds? An energetic, insight-filled conversation with custom home builder and YouTube sensation, Matt Risinger.
In this episode, hosts Brad Lowery and Matt Brading travel to Austin, TX, to sit down with Matt for a candid discussion on what truly defines a high-performance home. From moisture management to building code myths, the trio explores the intersection of quality construction and smarter inspections—revealing how inspectors and builders can work together to protect homeowners and reduce long-term risks.
Highlights from the episode include:
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Why water is the #1 enemy of any structure
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The reality that meeting code doesn’t guarantee quality
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How framing tricks like “Monopoly framing” can mislead
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The case for collaboration between builders and inspectors
Curious about why caulk isn’t a waterproofing solution or how to spot performance pitfalls before they become costly problems? This episode is a must-watch.
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