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#518: PRO TALK With Embodied Carbon Researcher Chris Magwood Dec 06, 2022

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FHB Contributor Ian Schwandt talks to Chris Magwood, Director of Research at Builders for Climate Action, about tools for measuring the embodied carbon of building materials and how to build using carbon-storing materials.

#517: Sizing Stringers for Wet Wood, Odd Foundations, and Concrete Domes Dec 02, 2022

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The crew hears about indoor-air quality and reclaiming flooring before taking questions about stair stringers, mudsill details, and building a concrete dome.

#516: PRO TALK With Carpenter Antonio Lama Nov 29, 2022

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, FHB contributor Ian Schwandt talks to lead carpenter Antonio Lama about being a lead carpenter with an economics degree, becoming interested in high-performance building, and career opportunities for tradespeople.

#515: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 4 Nov 25, 2022

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Listen and laugh as the crew navigate the trials and tribulations of residential building, design, and remodeling in some of our favorite clips from episodes 155 to 200.

#514: PRO TALK With Carpenter Leah Stargardter Nov 22, 2022

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Fine Homebuilding Contributor Ian Schwandt talks to carpentry-program graduate Leah Stargardter about the Madison College Remodeling Carpentry Program, working in urban environments, and construction workforce diversity.

#513: Trusses in a Fire, Roof Outsulation, and Problems With Spray Foam Nov 18, 2022

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The crew hears from listeners about tilt-turn windows and roof sheathing before taking listener questions about trusses, rigid insulation on the roof, and spray foam.

#512: PRO TALK With Water-Heater Expert Spencer Pope Nov 15, 2022

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Patrick talks to Spencer Pope of Bradford White, water-heater manufacturer, about making your water heater last longer, the breakdown of how Americans heat domestic hot water, and the strange calls that come into customer service.

#511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines (site) Nov 11, 2022

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Mike, Ian, and Patrick hear from a listener about patience versus experience, before taking questions about tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.

#510: PRO TALK With Engineer Steve Rogers Nov 08, 2022

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Patrick talks to Steve Rogers, president of The Energy Conservatory, about the tools of building science, what it's like to have a niche business, and the integration of building science into HVAC work.

#509: Fiberboard Sheathing, Big Holes in Concrete, and Makeup Air for Crawlspaces Nov 04, 2022

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Ian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about holey sheathing and making the most of an existing home, before taking questions on wall stack-ups, drilling holes in concrete foundations, and HVAC systems in a mixed climate.

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