The Fine Homebuilding Podcast - Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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#434: PRO TALK With Electrician JP Shipp Feb 15, 2022

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Patrick talks to electrician and generator expert JP Shipp, whose company services hundreds of generators annually, about the ins and outs of standby-generator installation, how to make a house generator-ready, and the rising demand for installations.

#433 Waterproofing Concrete Roofs, Net-Zero in a Cooling Climate, and Don't Forget Degree Days Feb 11, 2022

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Ian, Colin, and Patrick hear from listeners about arc-fault breakers and sizing electric cable and services before taking listener questions about waterproofing a concrete overhang, getting to net-zero in a cooling climate, and using degree days to quantify energy improvements.

#432: Live From the International Builders' Show: Emily Mottram, Steve Baczek, and Nick Robertson Feb 10, 2022

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Emily, Steve, Nick, and Andrew talk about some of the interesting products they've seen at the show, why it's informative to visit with manufacturers, and the importance of systems in the building envelope.

#431: PRO TALK With Building-Moisture Consultant Guy de Verges Feb 08, 2022

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Patrick and Guy talk about common wet-basement problems and fixes, what to look for when checking out a building lot, and using landscaping to control storm runoff and increase biodiversity.

#430: Escalating Remodeling Costs, Drying Behind Back-to-Back Tile, and Protecting Shingle Roofs From High Winds Feb 04, 2022

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#429: PRO TALK With Electrician Rick Harrahill Feb 01, 2022

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In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Rick Harrahill about training to be an electrician, scary wiring, and enjoying the satisfaction of trade work.

Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep.10, Ben Blodget, Builder Turned Business Owner Jan 28, 2022

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This owner of a remodeling and construction firm describes his atypical career path, from beginning as a laborer to eventually purchasing the company.

#428: Why Radiant Heat?, Proper Construction Sequencing, and Waterproofing Mansard Windows Jan 28, 2022

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Kiley, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about water filters and opportunity costs before taking listener questions about in-floor radiant heat, deviating from the normal construction sequence, and flashing windows in Mansard roofs.

#427: PRO TALK With Remodeler Amy Ecklund Jan 25, 2022

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Patrick talks to remodeler Amy Ecklund, owner of AmyWorks, Inc., about running a remodeling business in a pandemic, successful marketing, and helping clients get through their projects.

#426: Wet Stucco, Trusses for Second-Story Additions, and Inexpensive Vacation Homes Jan 21, 2022

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Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about attic chimneys and water filters before taking questions about a leaky window in stucco, accurately measuring trusses for an add-a-level, and building an affordable second home.

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