The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Carol Ann says most contractors don’t understand old houses. Mike, Brian and Patrick talk about moving collar ties and making an efficient home shop.   Tune in to Episode 667 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Finding a contractor who knows about old houses Adding headroom in attic living spaces  Creating an effcient and useful home shop  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 667 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes 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. 

The crew hears a tale of hand-digging a deeper foundation and toss out ideas for fixing rough concrete, before discussing the perfect workwear.   Tune in to Episode 665 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Solutions for a rough concrete slab  The best for workwear in all seasons  Framing energy- and resource-efficient buildings  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 665 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes by Dan Kolbert, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  Podcast Episode 668: Attic Insulation, DIY Manual J, and Attaching Extension Jambs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen. 

In this best-of show the crew talks about pier foundations, shingle lifespan, training new carpenters, brick sidewalks, and rooftop decks. Tune in to Episode 665 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Foundations for a rustic cabin  How to train apprentices  The right way to waterproof a rooftop deck 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 665 ➡️ 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.

Listeners write in about HVAC company consolidation and stains from supply lines and ask questions about Larsen trusses and insulating stucco houses. The crew talks about the benefits and challenges of Larsen trusses and gets an update on stains from copper water lines. How to safely insulate stucco houses.   Tune in to Episode 663 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  What causes green stains from supply piping  Can you use Larsen trusses to add racking resistance  Is it safe to insulate behind old stucco in a mixed climate 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 663 ➡️ 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.