The Fine Homebuilding Podcast - Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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#608: Roofs with Self-adhered Membranes, Heating and Cooling Loads, and Introducing People to Trade Work Dec 01, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about protecting buried posts, hydronic HVAC, and building affordable houses. Discussion questions include small low-slope roofs, calculating heating and cooling loads, and encouraging the next generation of trade workers.

#607: Wood Foundations for Winter Builds, Adding Headroom, and Aeroseal for Leaky Ducts Nov 24, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about housewrap, replacing windows in brick openings, and managing heavy beams. Discussion questions include wood foundations, raising a ceiling in a ranch, and sealing up panned joist returns.

#606: Foam Slabs, Gaps in Click Flooring, and Board-and-Batten Rainscreens Nov 17, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about tight-fitting batt insulation, integrating HVAC equipment, and housing affordability. Discussion questions include foam insulation instead of a concrete slab, closing gaps in laminate flooring, and rainscreens under board siding.

#605: Buying Rental Property, Venting an Attic in a Triplex, and Bonfig Brick Walls Nov 10, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about stair design, broken tool batteries, and toilets from the box store. Discussion questions include buying rental property, attic venting, and modified Bonfig walls.

#604: Conversation and Questions with Engineer Marc Rosenbaum Nov 03, 2023

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Consulting engineer and self-described compulsive measurer Marc Rosenbaum talks to Brian and Patrick about improving the comfort and efficiency of residential buildings.

#603: Flashing Masonry Openings, Protecting Fence Posts, and Making Hot Water Oct 27, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about ceramic paint, prefinished siding, and tiny houses in Texas. Discussion questions include flashing windows in masonry walls, protecting buried fence posts from rot, and using boilers for domestic hot water.

#602: Customer Communication, Foundation Insulation, and Competent HVAC Design Oct 20, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about EV charging, aging in place, and dowsing. Discussion questions include customer communication, covering exposed foundation insulation, and HVAC design.

#601: Envelope Leaks, Rebuilding a Cabin, and Adding Water to Hydronic Heat Oct 13, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about ICFs, remodeling a small kitchen, and affordable net-zero and then takes questions on rebuilding a cabin, leaks from wind-driven rain, and refilling hydronic heating systems.

#600: Humidity Control, Pergola Footing, and Primer for New Drywall Oct 06, 2023

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Nic and Carson have thoughts on LEDs. Phil asks about self-stick underlayment on Zip System roof sheathing. Buzz wants to add a shade structure over his paver patio. Knot Painter asks about priming new drywall. Mark is trying to lower his home's humidity.

#599: Trees Moving Buildings, Epic Thermal Bypasses, and Supplemental Dehumidification Sep 29, 2023

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The crew hears from listeners about gas stoves, screw-pile lighthouses, and LEDs. Discussion questions include roots lifting a garage, leaky porch ceilings, and central dehumidifiers.

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