Episode
Perfect Plumbing Plan with Eric Aune
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- The Build Show Podcast
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- Nov 21, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1660
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Summary
In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt visits with master plumber Eric Aune—known to many as Mechanical Hub—and welcomes special guest Ross Trethewey, the acclaimed engineer from This Old House. Together, the trio unpacks the concepts behind their new series, The Perfect Plumbing Plan, focusing on how smarter layouts and better material choices can dramatically reduce time-to-tap and improve hot-water performance in today’s homes. Drawing from Eric’s decades of hands-on experience and Ross’s deep engineering expertise, the conversation traces the evolution of plumbing systems, compares materials from galvanized to copper to PEX, and highlights practical, actionable strategies for builders, architects, and plumbers. This insightful discussion sets the stage for the full video series, offering listeners the tools and understanding needed to deliver consistently superior plumbing results.