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WB Download Custom Home Podcast will provide podcast listeners and those in the home building industry a platform to discuss home building news/updates in the nation and what’s happening on our local custom home building projects. We will have casual, entertaining discussions with experts in the industry, friends and surprise guests. The WB Download Custom Home Building Podcast is hosted by Wieland Builders President, Jeff Wieland. The Wieland family have been building homes for over 65 years in Southwest Ohio. In this podcast we encourage our guests and listeners to ask questions and suggest topics for future podcast discussions. Be part of the conversation and see behind the scenes https://www.wielandbuilders.com/podcasts/
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#82 Focus Energy, Brad Elkowitz
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On this episode of The WB Download, host Jeff Wieland is joined by Brad Elkowitz of Focus Energy to break down what really goes into building an energy-efficient home. Their conversation goes back to where it all started, working together on the 2008 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project and how that experience shaped a long-standing custom home building partnership focused on doing things the right way.
Brad shares how Focus Energy works alongside builders from the very beginning, using tools like REM Rate and Ekotrope to model a home’s performance before it’s even built and then testing it in the field with blower door testing to make sure it performs as expected. Jeff and Brad walk through the details that matter most, including insulation, air sealing, HVAC design, and how small gaps or missed steps can impact the entire home.
They also dig into real-world challenges like changing building codes, climate zone differences here in Ohio, and what it actually takes to push toward net-zero energy. From can lights and attic ventilation to foam insulation and airflow balance, this episode is full of practical insight for homeowners and builders alike.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a home truly efficient or how to make sure your builder is getting it right, this episode delivers the inside perspective from the field.
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