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Jeremy and Keith Olsen
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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 help our listening friends along the way.

  1. 02/25/2012

    Episode 21

    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.

    50 min

  2. 02/14/2012

    Episode 20

    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!

    1h 12m

  3. 01/26/2012

    Episode 19

    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.

    58 min

  4. 11/23/2011

    Episode 18

    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.

    43 min

  5. 10/14/2011

    Episode 17

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

    49 min

  6. 09/28/2011

    Episode 16

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

    1h 4m

  7. 09/02/2011

    Episode 15

    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!

    50 min

  8. 08/09/2011

    Episode 14

    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?

    46 min
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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 help our listening friends along the way.

Information

  • Creator
    Jeremy and Keith Olsen
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2012
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jeremy Olsen
  • Show Website
    Ask An Architect