[SOS] Warning Signs your HISTORIC HOME Needs Help: A Case Study
Join building forensics expert Toner Kersting and host Curtis Lawson as they explore crucial warning signs your home might be showing you. From moisture issues to structural concerns, learn how to read your home's signals before crisis hits."
YOUR PROJECT SHEPHERD PODCAST EP 89: Through the lens of a 1920s bungalow case study, discover how seemingly minor issues can signal major problems. Watch as a beautiful historic home goes from pristine to problematic in just one weekend, revealing the importance of understanding your home's behavior.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction and welcoming Toner back
5:15 Initial case overview: The buckling bungalow
8:20 First observations and assessment
12:45 Understanding crawl space dynamics
15:30 Discovering hidden moisture issues
22:10 Proper remediation approaches
28:15 Impact of modern AC on historic homes
35:40 Why home inspections often miss issues
42:15 Building science principles in practice
48:30 The importance of occupant behavior
53:45 Episode wrap-up
Essential listening for homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in building performance, historic home preservation, or understanding how houses really work.
Learn how building science expertise can prevent problems before they start and create more durable, comfortable homes.
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Toner Kersting
Founder/Principal of TONER Home Performance
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Curtis LawsonPrincipal & Owner of Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
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