The Fine Homebuilding Podcast - Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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#218: Live from the Builders' Show: A Conversation with Architect Steve Baczek Jan 21, 2020

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Steve joins Patrick and Rob at the Fine Homebuilding booth to talk about building materials, building science, and sharing knowledge within the building community.

#217: Architecturally Correct Trim, Keeping a Cabin Warm, and Fixes for Butchered Floor Joists Jan 17, 2020

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The crew gets feedback on door bevels and heat pump water heaters before taking questions on matching moldings to a house style, converting a seasonal cabin to year round use, and what to do about Sawzall-wielding plumbers.

#216: Can Lights, California Shops, and Inaccessible Foundations Jan 10, 2020

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The crew hears from listeners about heating humid air and can light replacement before taking listener questions on how to seal can lights, the best way to build a workshop, and what to do about small inaccessible foundations.

#215: An Odd Assortment of Building-Envelope Scenarios Jan 03, 2020

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The FHB editors offer advice to listeners with uninsulated solid-masonry walls, unusual flashing-material substitutions, uncommon cladding comparisons, and confusing insulation mandates.

#214: Heat-Pump Water Heaters, PVC Trim Plus Cedar Siding, and Historic Architectural Details Dec 27, 2019

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The FHB crew takes questions on choosing water heaters, mixing and matching exterior building materials, getting historic renovations right, and more.

#213: Fixing a Basement Slab, Making a Stucco Wall Watertight, and What to Do About Insulbrick Dec 20, 2019

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The crew hears from Ben Bogie about his experience using foam glass. Several listeners weigh in on the ethics and sensibility of a 9000-sq. ft. deep-energy retrofit. Jeff talks about who inspects structural steel in Seattle. Jeff wants to know what he should do about his cobbled-together basement slab. Michael asks how to fix a stucco-clad wall built partially below grade. Andy from Indy wants to know the best way to insulate a concrete floor that was once part of a porch. And anonymous wants to know what to do about the Insulbrick on an old home he's rehabbing.

#212: Walls with Reclaimed Foam, Fixing a Loud Furnace and Warped Doors Dec 13, 2019

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The crew hears from listeners about tooling urethane sealants, installing an HRV and the British series Grand Designs before taking questions about the best wall assembly for reclaimed foam, what to do about a deafening furnace, and the best way to insulate a garage under a garage.

#211: Attic Insulation, EV Work Truck Conversions and a Wonky Can Light Dec 06, 2019

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Matt, Kiley and Patrick hear from listeners about thermal bridging, dryer ducts and determining the age of recent remodels before taking listener questions on improving attic insulation, hybrid work trucks and what's up with this can light?

#210: Sealing Can Lights, Protecting Foundation Foam, and Fixing Bouncy Floors Nov 29, 2019

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The crew tackles questions about rigid insulation for foundations and strengthening an over-spanned kitchen floor, plus Patrick shares his idea of the perfect deck, which is also a boat.

#209: Exterior Caulk, Tub Drains, and Adding Insulation to Leaky Walls Nov 22, 2019

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The crew hears from Rob about a very cool training lab for weatherization work. Cooper shows off his newly-completed garage air sealing and insulating project. Jeff describes how industrial gas bottles are safety tested and he talks about some very interesting bottles dating from the earliest days of rocketry. Cole gives his secrets for installing dog doors meant for entry doors. Daniel wants to know who makes the best outdoor caulk. Kevin wants to know the best plan for an efficient house in South Carolina. Brandon asks how to take apart his tub drain so he can replace the tub. Finally Byron wants to know how to safely insulate his walls which have fiberboard sheathing on the outside and a foil vapor barrier (FSK) on the inside.

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