Listeners offer theories explaining Brian’s possessed shower and suggest a book for Keeping Craft Alive. Brian, Mark, and Patrick discuss roof insulation and roof leaks.

Tune in to Episode 662 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Why Brian’s showerhead drips when he fills the tub 
• Venting cathedral ceilings with foam insulation 
• Roof leaks where an addition meets the main house 

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Richard shares his amazing home shop and break-down work bench. The crew talks about ways to accurately bend flashing without a brake and how to buy a used metal brake. Fireman and owner/builder Mike is considering a construction career. An anonymous listener thinks metal connectors often have the wrong nails. Mike, Ian and Patrick talk about decorative shingling, home internet services, and good reasons for an energy audit.   

Tune in to Episode 661 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Ways to make your home shop work harder for your business
• How to get into construction without 9-5 experience 
• Using the right nails in metal connectors

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Senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Fine Homebuilding senior editor Brian Pontolilo, Fine Homebuilding contributing editor and production manager for TDS Custom Construction Ian Schwandt, and producer Andres Samaniego to discuss building, remodeling, design, and more.

Tune in to Episode 660 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Deciding if fascia and rake trim need coil stock
• Insulating a basement ceiling
• When to seal pipe and electrical penetrations

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Architect Ian wonders what Mike thinks about Rhode Island’s continuing education for building professionals. Tim says heat pumps have evolved. Tom describes his shop for making custom storm doors and window sash. Carson asks if building science is a real discipline.

Tune in to Episode 659 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Continuing education requirements for builders and designers 
• Wall-mounted versus ceiling mounted minisplits 
• Building science as a scientific discipline

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 The FHB crew talks about hunting down noisy insect, the pros and cons of rubber and PVC roofs and insulating them without creating problems. They also discuss insulating and waterproofing stone foundations.

Tune in to Episode 658 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• A simple method for catching indoor crickets
• Insulation strategies for EPDM and PVC membrane roofs
• How to install insulation on a stone foundation 

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Builders Mike Guertin and Ian Schwandt help the FHB Podcast answer complex questions about affordable new construction, proper compaction around new foundations, and how to deal with peeling paint on a mountainside masonry wall.

Tune in to Episode 657 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Strategies for making new homes affordable
• Properly compacting backfill around a new foundation for a patio 
• Water movement through masonry and controlling peeling paint 

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Listeners share their home shop ideas. The crew answers questions about insulating above-grade basement walls and how to form and insulate the edges of a building slab.

Tune in to Episode 656 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Tips and tricks for a productive home shop
• How to insulate basement walls with rigid insulation
• Edge insulation and form work for a thickened-edge slab 

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Brian, Ian and Patrick hear from listeners and answer building questions. Does it make sense to dehumidify under a basement subfloor? Do basement windows need a header?

Tune in to Episode 655 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• How engineers test structures
• Does active dehumidification of a basement subfloor make sense
• Do basement windows need a header 

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The Podcast crew talk about the beauty and benefits of functional shutters. Matt shows us how to save wildlife from window wells. Richard explains how to improve attic air handlers and ductwork. Matt Millham shares his favorite lime wash recipe.

Tune in to Episode 654 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Mike talks about how shutters protect homes from sun and storms
• Richard talks about the best way to run HVAC in unconditioned attics   
• Matt explains how Ann Arbor is requiring home energy ratings at resale
• Mixing your own lime wash for masonry

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Peri, who is having a disagreement with a coworker, asks the Podcast about insulating structural columns for an elevated deck.

The FHB Podcast crew talks about getting kitchen design help from multiple designers. Peri asks if there's any reason to insulate hollow porch columns and address walls. Robert has been house shopping in the Bay Area and every real estate inspection indicates problem vapor barriers.  

Tune in to Episode 653 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Kitchen design rules for tight budgets 
• Decks structure and Canadian stair design
• Where to put vapor retarders in mixed climates

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This week’s favorite question comes from Jim who asks on Fine Homebuilding’s forum if he can replace rotted pressure-treated decking or does he have to rebuild the whole deck.

The FHB Podcast crew talks about cross-compatibility of power tool batteries. Contractor Evan in Dallas is asking how to replace moldy sheathing behind brick without removing the brick. The crew offers their best suggestions and discuss the importance of managing vapor drive behind brick or other reservoir claddings.

Tune in to Episode 652 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Power tool battery pack construction and cross-compatibility 
• Deck construction and durability of pressure-treated lumber
• Brick veneer vapor control and moldy framing and sheathing 

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