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• #698: Price Volatility, Carbon Accounting, and Building Off-Grid

  Marc says it’s tough to bid electrical work when copper wire prices change daily. Dan thinks we need to consider the carbon costs of every build. Andy asks for advice on building an energy efficient off-grid cabin. Jenna asks about finding conscientious contractors.   Grant, Mike and Patrick discuss listener feedback and questions about price volatility, finding a good roofer, and how to lower the energy demands on an off-grid house.     Tune in to Episode 698 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Estimating the costs of construction when prices change near daily  Is it time to consider carbon accounting for every build  How do you find a good roofer or GC in a sea of mediocrity  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 698 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #697: Sound Control, Insulating Shed Roofs, and Low-Yield Wells

  Ian and Randy help Patrick answer listener questions about building a quiet house and sound-control strategies for new and existing homes and then the Podcast revisits its roots discussing roof venting of low-slope shed roofs. Finally they talk about how to get more water from a low-yield well.   Tune in to Episode 697 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Residential sound control challenges and solutions  How to insulate and ventilate shed roofs and   What’s a low-yield well and strategies for increasing available water  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 697 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #696: Fire Prevention, Heat Pumps and Extreme Temperatures, and Rain in Gable Vents

  Will ICF foundations burn? Do modern materials destroy old houses? Do heat pumps peter out in hot temperatures? Can you prevent rain from coming in gable vents? Grant and Mike help Patrick address FHB Podcast feedback and answer listener questions. Tune in to The FHB Podcast 696 to learn about these and other topics.    Tune in to Episode 696 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Preventing house fires through smart design Is there a drop in heat pump performance in very hot conditions Is there a way to prevent rain from coming in gable vents  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 696 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #695: Saving Bricks, Cut and Cobble Insulation, and Waterproofing Foundations

  Ian, Brian, and producer Cari Delahanty join Patrick in talking about     Tune in to Episode 695 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  What to do with the bricks from a demolished chimney Is it okay to cut and cobble rigid insulation in roof assemblies  Foundation waterproofing and its effect on concrete Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 695 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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• #694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

  Ian and Randy join Patrick in talking about how a lack of makeup air limits ventilation effectiveness and why a builder might install seven minisplits in a typically-sized home.  They talk about the challenges of add-a-level additions and how to keep the water out during construction.    Tune in to Episode 694 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Effective ventilation using bath fans  The pros and cons of using minisplits for heating and cooling  Off-site panels and modules for add-a-level additions  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 694 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

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