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• #673: Energy Codes, Air-Sealing Between Floors, and Evaporative Cooling

  Doug wonders if the drywall sanders in the upcoming FHB feature reach tall ceilings. Jason thinks Vermont’s legislature is making a mistake on exterior insulation requirements. James shares a good reason why internet-provider cable should be in conduit. Larry asks how to insulate and air-seal between his first and second floor. Cory is weighing whether to fix his swamp cooler or abandon it. Tune in to Episode 673 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Risks and benefits of exterior insulation The right way to insulate and air-seal floor trusses  Evaporative cooling and how it works     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 673 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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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• #672: Fixing Rot, Shower Panels, and Managing People

  Ian and Grant share photos of rotted walls found during remodeling. Patrick asks for good building news. Anne wonders who can install the custom shower panels in her new bath. The crew talks about preventing people problems when building houses.   Tune in to Episode 672 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Fixing found rot when remodeling Installing composite shower panels  Preventing problems when 80 people are involved in a build  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 672 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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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• #671: Stucco Problems, Peeling Plaster, and Basement Finishing

  Kerry has a cautionary tale. Patrick asks listeners about tamper-resistant electrical receptacles. Alex inquires about best-practice basement finishing. Ryan’s chimney keeps popping off plaster.   Tune in to Episode 671 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Avoiding a moldy mess behind stucco  The right way to finish basement walls for vapor control  Water movement through masonry chimneys and plaster 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 671 ➡️ Learn about Framing for High-Performance Houses, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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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• #670: Fostering Trade Careers, Flashing Windows, Post-Frame Foundations

  Rebecca wonders if her window flashing is correct and how homeowners know they’re getting good trade work. New FHB editor Grant asks about how to get post-frame posts out of the ground.      Tune in to Episode 670 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Starting a SPARK event in your community  What is the right way to flash windows and does anyone bother? Building a long-lasting post-frame building. 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 670 ➡️ Learn about Framing for High-Performance Houses, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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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• #669: Seeing Heat loss, Detailing Behind Masonry, and Problem-Free Cathedral Ceilings

  Mike Guertin, Grant and Patrick hear about replacing windows in brick veneer and the virtues of palm nailers before taking questions on insulation behind masonry without a WRB and how to insulate the roof of a three-season room.   Tune in to Episode 669 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:   Using a thermal cameras to track down air and water leaks How to insulate a board-sheathed wall without a WRB  A rot-proof cathedral ceiling 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 669 ➡️ Learn about Framing for High-Performance Houses, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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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