The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Chris shares a news story about recently-introduced window-mounted heat pumps. Mason describes the joy that comes from using top shelf tools, even if it's once or twice a year. Alex asks about installing spray foam under roof sheathing and exterior roof insulation.
 
Grant and Mike discuss their home projects and help Patrick address listener feedback and answer questions about roof insulation.   
 
Tune in to Episode 721 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
·       Window-mounted retrofit heat pumps for rooms and apartments
·       Finding space and spending money for good tools
·       The right way to combine interior and exterior roof insulation 
  
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In this special water and humidity control episode, Evan and Austin describes their whole house dehumidification strategies. Jake asks about insulating his bath fan ductwork to prevent water from dripping through the grill. Stephen wonders why the walls in his Upstate NY cabin are wet.
  
Tune in to Episode 720 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
How to integrate a whole house dehumidifier into existing ductwork
Why is a newly installed bath fan dripping water from the grill 
Heating and construction methods to lower indoor humidity
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].  
 
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Ian, Randy and Patrick discuss home projects and address listener emails about attracting young trade workers, the best cordless oscillating multitools and improving the comfort and energy efficiency of an old house in a mixed climate.   
 
Tune in to Episode 719 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
The future role of robots and AI in house building and renovation 
The utility of oscillating multitools and the best cordless multi-tools
The benefits and risks of insulating old houses with spray foam
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].  
 
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Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback about the best way to help clients and home electrification before taking questions about window construction and improving the comfort of a badly-built bonus room above a garage.
Tune in to Episode 718 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Improving envelopes before new heating and cooling systems 
The right window for a pretty good house
Fixing comfort problems in above-garage living space 
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In this best-of show the crew talks about cantilever decks, peel bond primers, the model Existing Building Code, post-frame buildings and effective collaboration between designers and builders.
Tune in to Episode 717 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Rebuilding cantilevered decks with rotten joists 
Evectively controlling peeling paint without full removal 
The model Existing Building Code
The best way to build a post-frame building
Effective collaboration between buiders and architects
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].  
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