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Do you have a question about Architecture or construction that needs answering? Jeremy (the Architect) and Keith (the contractor) Olsen are here to give you the straight dope on all your questions about the built environment. We want to talk about our favorite subject-Architecture and building-and…

Jeremy and Keith Olsen


    • Feb 25, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2012 49:54


    Jeremy and Keith explain why they avoid taping drywall themselves, what the differences are in drywall taping compounds and explain what a Level 5 finish (shout out to the gypsum assoication).  Listen and enjoy while your hanging drywall. 

    Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2012 72:03


    Jeremy and Keith explore radiant tubing, window replacement for glass block in a masonry opening, and how one becomes an Architect.  Tympanum, anyone? Not short, but very sweet!

    Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2012 57:31


    Welcome to the 2012 season of Ask An Architect!   In this season premiere episde we answer a question about a condo building roof, figure out how an air conditioner works, and Keith tells us what ASHRAE really means.  Hang on tight-2012 is going to rock. 

    Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2011 42:51


    Here's the belated Halloween Episode you've been anxiously awaiting.  What can I say? We're busy guys and not immune to fall illnesses.  Back in the saddle and ready to kick some AAA butt, the episode was so profound we've split up the show into two.  We tackle a big question on kitchen cabinets and kitchen flooring.    

    Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2011 48:44


    Keith and Jeremy explain what tempered glass is, and knock out knock down door frames.  Plus Jeremy says he's sorry. 

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2011 64:13


    We're discussing a really tough masonry wall moisture issue, talking about Teflon tape, and alternatives to stone countertops 

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2011 49:36


    A wood show! We make sense of a cedar shingle siding repainting dilemma, figure out what WWPA stands for, and gain some understanding on why wood moves and how to select straight lumber at the lumberyard.  Thanks Judi and Brandon for the great questions.  Keep 'em coming!

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2011 45:42


    Our hosts discuss re-roofing a Chicago six-flat.  We figure out where to put the insulation and what kind of roof to use.  Plus what does "US26D" mean? 

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2011 43:52


    Jeremy and Keith answer questions on lightning protection and liens and argue about what stone countertop material is better in "which is better".  Best wishes and get well soon, Mrs. J!  

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2011 46:42


    Keith and Jeremy solve all Joy's problems- what to do with a cast iron tub that needs an upgrade, and how keep those pesky leaves out of your gutters.  Jeremy explains how to hook up an emergency generator.   

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2011 38:30


    Recording on location, Jeremy and Keith explain tub and shower mixing valves, pick their favorite wood glue, and wax poetic about subfloor preparation.  Anybody know where to get a forklift? 

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2011 50:47


    Jeremy and Keith rap about renovating a bathroom, discuss the nuances of electrical tape, and tackle the installation of a light dimmer switch.  Happy Father's day, yo!

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2011 53:17


    The Paint show spectacular! Sweetness wants to strip (a medicine cabinet), Keith and Jeremy discuss painting a child's bedroom. and Keith has some pretty bad luck.

    Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2011 61:59


    After a little hiatus (sorry folks) Jeremy and keith are back tackling the big questions, like durable choices for exterior trim, the Acronym of the Week (EPS & XPS), and their favorite tools.  We're making up for lost time with an extra length show- enjoy!

    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2011 33:56


    Keith and Jeremy tackle a wet basement carpet, fire rated wood doors and NM cable.  

    Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2011 35:32


    This episode Jeremy and Keith figure out how to stop a squeeky floor, Keith explains SIPs, and Jeremy reveals the mystery of reveals. 

    Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2011 30:57


    Relocating heating piping, AAC, and backer rod. Go Bulls! 

    Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2011 50:44


    Phenomenology? SHGC, and Windows- Keith needs a drink. 

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2011 39:31


    Stucco repairs, LVLs, & Salt, oh my!

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2011 29:12


    Wood Floors, VOCs and AIA (huh?) Only one question this week 'cause Jeremy can't stop speaking in acronyms.   Getting better...

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2011 26:52


    Rotting mudsills, GMPs, and fuzzy bricks explained

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