Episodios

  • #701: Basement Waterproofing, Wet Floors and Indoor Humidity

    #701: Basement Waterproofing, Wet Floors and Indoor Humidity
    Sep 5 2025
    Patrick, Ian and Grant talk about 700 FHB Podcast episodes, before diving into discussions on the importance of basement waterproofing, how water gets in basements, solving problems with indoor humidity, and figuring out why Chris’ cotton baseball caps feel damp. Tune in to Episode 701 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Keeping basements dry in wet places How water gets through basement floors and walls Controlling indoor humidity for comfort and durability Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 701 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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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    55 m
  • #700: Best of FHB Podcast, Volume 9

    #700: Best of FHB Podcast, Volume 9
    Aug 29 2025
    In this best-of show the crew talks about bulkhead doors, metal roofing over SIPS, rebuilding Notre Dame, sealing mudsills, and insulating sloped ceilings. Tune in to Episode 700 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Improving the efficiency of basement bulkheads Details to get right when building with SIP panels Effectivly insulating a new drywall ceiling with sloped and flat sections Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 700 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Houses by Dan Kolbert, 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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    45 m
  • #699: Electrify Everything, Big Interior Doors, and Straw Bale Construction

    #699: Electrify Everything, Big Interior Doors, and Straw Bale Construction
    Aug 22 2025
    Patrick, Randy and Ian have a heated discussion about fire safety, including how to wire heat detectors. Scott wonders if an all-electric home is less resilient than one heated with fossil fuels or wood. Pia asks about using big doors to separate living spaces in a new build. Scott might be timber-framing a strawbale house and he wonders what the Podcast thinks about strawbale construction. Tune in to Episode 699 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Heat detectors and how to wire them for greater safety Using large sliding doors to separate large interior spaces. The pros, cons and cos of strawbale buildings Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 699 ➡️ 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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    46 m
  • #698: Price Volatility, Carbon Accounting, and Building Off-Grid

    #698: Price Volatility, Carbon Accounting, and Building Off-Grid
    Aug 15 2025
    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 fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ 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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    50 m
  • #697: Sound Control, Insulating Shed Roofs, and Low-Yield Wells

    #697: Sound Control, Insulating Shed Roofs, and Low-Yield Wells
    Aug 8 2025
    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 fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ 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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    47 m
  • #696: Fire Prevention, Heat Pumps and Extreme Temperatures, and Rain in Gable Vents

    #696: Fire Prevention, Heat Pumps and Extreme Temperatures, and Rain in Gable Vents
    Aug 1 2025
    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 fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ 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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    50 m
  • #695: Saving Bricks, Cut and Cobble Insulation, and Waterproofing Foundations

    #695: Saving Bricks, Cut and Cobble Insulation, and Waterproofing Foundations
    Jul 25 2025
    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: x x x Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ 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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    43 m
  • #694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

    #694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions
    Jul 18 2025
    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 fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ 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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    53 m