In this episode of the Build Better Homes Podcast, Royal is joined once again by building envelope expert Nate McIntyre for one of the most comprehensive building-science deep dives of the season.
Nate shares 25+ years of experience diagnosing failures, reviewing assemblies, and consulting for architects, engineers, contractors, and developers. Together, he and Royal unpack the real reasons buildings succeed — or fail — across spray foam installations, WRBs, compatibility issues, exothermic reactions, continuous insulation systems, product failures, and the unintended consequences of airtight construction.
They also explore the rise of digital twins, 360 capture, Matterport models, drone documentation, and how these tools are transforming inspections, forensics, and QA/QC across the industry.
Key Topics Covered
Modern construction requires more than “following the plan.”
It requires understanding how materials interact, testing assemblies, calling manufacturers, documenting work, and using the right experts at the right time. The best builders aren’t guessing — they’re verifying.
Plans • Engineering • Envelope Support