The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Vince and Chris share thoughts on maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. Benoît considers strengthening his outbuilding with spreading kneewalls. Anna wonders what interior air barrier is right when drywall is off the table.
Tune in to Episode 732 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Humidifying interior spaces without creating condensation  
Fixing a 1 1/2 story building with a sagging ridge and spreading walls
Creating an interior air barrier behind wood paneling without drywall
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Marc describes the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Jim thinks that complex heating and cooling systems require coordination between trades. Corey asks about the right order to paint new walls and trim. Mike and Andrew ask for more discussion of asphalt felt water resistive barriers. Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.   
 
Tune in to Episode 731 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
·       The real risks of malfunctioning combustion appliances 
·       The most-efficient way for pros and DIYers to paint interior spaces
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Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cincinnati-area Cape. Jim is building a ranch-style house and asks about using plenum trusses to hide heating and air conditioning ducts. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.  The crew shares updates on current projects.
 
Tune in to Episode 730 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
A simple upgrade to make septic system maintenance easier
The pros and cons of spray-foaming a 50's era Cape-style house 
Getting contractors on board with HVAC in plenum trusses 
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Matt doesn't think robots and AI will make us live like the Jetsons. Mike updates us on his owner/builder house and making a career change to construction. Miranda is looking for advice on air-sealing and insulating the floor of a house partially built on piers. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer the construction building science questions.
 
Tune in to Episode 729 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Technology and its effect on the construction industry 
Making a career change to residential construction   
Warm and dry floor system for houses and additions built on piers   
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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback about storing tools and stuff. Brett is designing a whole house ventilation system and asks about the right way to duct his system. A Fine Homebuilding web member inquires about closed-cell foam insulation installed behind walls covered with nickel-gap paneling. 
 
Tune in to Episode 728 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
How much storage and stuff is enough 
The options for fully ducted balanced ventilation systems
The best insulation and vapor control for wood-paneled wall
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