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  • 40 minutes 15 seconds
    #93 LEAD IS STILL ALL OVER US: Eric Ritter on Lead in Homes, Products, and Cheese

    Today Corbett goes down a new rabbit hole in healthy homes, with the many compounds that contain lead, which we are still being sold in shops and groceries at this very moment. Learn how to identify lead-containing consumer products and parts of your home with Eric Ritter's new DIY lighting fast DIY Lead Test Kit (https://DetectLead.com).

    For the video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/IRNv0UH2EtY

    Join our Patreon team and become part of a year-round conference on applied building science: https://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

    2 May 2024, 1:17 am
  • 44 minutes 44 seconds
    #92 HVAC Design Softwares with Russ King of KwikModel

    Today we talk with HVAC design legend Russ King (https://kwikmodel.com) about how to trim the fat out of heat load calculations in Manual J (and how you sometimes can't), along with fine points on duct design, grille selections, and a brand new movement in software to help homeowners perform their own load calculations (https://DIYloadcalcs.com).

    Hosted as always by Corbett Lunsford (https://BuildingPerformanceWorkshop.com). See the first-ever TV series about the Science of Homes at:

    https://HomeDiagnosis.tv

    21 March 2024, 4:20 pm
  • 22 minutes 38 seconds
    #91 DATALOGGERS 101: Tracking Performance by the Second with HOBO's Paul Gannett
    Today Corbett drills down into the details of high-resolution, long-lasting testing trackers called 'dataloggers' with Paul Gannett, an engineer at HOBO by Onset. These days we can track the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2), light levels, electrical load, and so much more with these instruments that often cost under $200 (which used to be unheard of).

    Learn more about HOBO dataloggers: https://www.onsetcomp.com/

    24 May 2022, 5:17 pm
  • 47 minutes 27 seconds
    #90 HVAC NO MERCY MYTHBUSTING with Dr. Jeffrey Siegel

    Today Corbett dives deep into the science of using HVAC to control indoor air quality (IAQ) with Dr. Jeffrey Siegel, professor of civil engineering at the University of Toronto. Jeff is named in over a hundred scientific studies published in this topic, and over the 45 minutes he blows conventional wisdom out of the water again and again.

    20 September 2021, 2:59 pm
  • 31 minutes 33 seconds
    #89 THE REAL JOB OF BUILDING: Matt Risinger on the Hardships and Obstacles of Contractors

    Today we went deep with Matt Risinger (https://www.youtube.com/user/MattRisinger)on the challenges builders face from their industry, their traditions, and their clients. Part of our upcoming Season Two of 'Home Diagnosis' TV, which you can see at: http://HomeDiagnosis.tv

    11 August 2021, 10:16 pm
  • 43 minutes 19 seconds
    #88 I AM A PLANET: Microbiology of Homes with Rob Dunn

    In one of our all-time favorite (and longest) interviews, Corbett and Grace Lunsford talk with Rob Dunn, a researcher and expert on ecology within homes and author of the amazing book 'Never Home Alone' (http://robdunnlab.com). The conversation ranges from black mold in drywall to biofilm in plumbing to the extreme environments within our 'normal' American homes- and where we're headed. You can help support the making of this podcast for as little as $5 a month at: http://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

    23 June 2021, 3:26 pm
  • 26 minutes 1 second
    #87: Home Ventilation Codes and What They're Missing

    Today Corbett talks with Joseph Hillenmeyer of Aprilaire about what's regulated about home ventilation and what's not, and where all this fresh air rule making is taking us.

    7 June 2021, 8:24 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    #86: COVID-19 and the Science of Home Quarantine

    In this special episode, Corbett teams up with Healthy Indoors Magazine to bring you a panel of experts discussing the science of 100% of people staying at home 100% of the time.

    Featuring public health expert Dr. Michelle Sanborn, MD, environmental chemist Delphine Farmer, and indoor environmental consultants Bob Krell of Healthy Indoors and Joe Medosch from Hayward Score.

    Please support our work at: http://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

    Get your home's health assessed right now, for free, at: http://HaywardScore.com

    Subscribe to Healthy Indoors right now, for free, at: http://HealthyIndoors.com

    8 April 2020, 12:29 pm
  • 27 minutes 24 seconds
    #85: Q&A on Mildew Causes, Additions, Formaldehyde Poisoning

    Today Corbett and Grace address several more questions about building science and home performance from homeowners and pros across the U.S. See the show at: https://HomeDiagnosis.tv

    Become a supporting member of their work at: http://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosis.tv

    19 August 2019, 1:14 pm
  • 25 minutes 57 seconds
    #84 FIRST Q&A: Home Diagnosis

    ALL NEW FORMAT! Corbett Lunsford is joined by his bride Grace- together they host Home Diagnosis, the first-ever TV series about building science and home performance testing. They answer questions of all kinds about the invisible dynamics of physics and chemistry in homes worldwide, and hope to hear from you for the next episode! To write in with a question or comment, visit:

    https://HomeDiagnosis.tv/questions

    To join Grace and Corbett in continuing the Home Diagnosis TV series, visit:

    http://Patreon.com/HomeDiagnosisTV

    21 May 2019, 2:29 am
  • 30 minutes 53 seconds
    #83 AFFORDABLE OUTPERFORMS MARKET RATE: Bill Lazar on How to Win

    Today Corbett talks with Bill Lazar of St. Johns Housing Partnership about how his organization built hundreds of affordable homes in St. Augustine, Florida, that are scientifically superior to the million dollar mansions going up across town. Recorded from the #TinyLab on the Proof Is Possible Tour.

    26 December 2017, 4:14 pm
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