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Justin Fink

Justin Fink has been on staff at Fine Homebuilding since 2004 and currently serves as FHB editor. Believing his strongest contribution stems from his ongoing work as a remodeling contractor, Justin stays immersed in the challenges being tackled by builders in the real world. In that effort, he eagerly tries new techniques and cutting-edge materials.

Expert Session: Making Sense of Deck Stains and Finishes

The options in penetrating exterior finishes may seem confusing, but there are some clues to help you choose.
Simple, Elegant Roof Trim

Although clean and unadorned, this revival of a Shaker exterior trim package is more complex than it appears.
2020 FHB House Sneak Peek

Follow along as Fine Homebuilding captures the process of converting this drafty old house into an extremely energy-efficient family home.
Podcast 227: Cracked Beams, Missing Inspections, and Garage Insulation

Justin, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about membrane roofing, handyman businesses, and lighting controls before taking listener questions about cracked structural members, a missing electrical inspection, and what to do about hard water.
Podcast 222: Live from the Builders’ Show: A Conversation About Low-Maintenance Siding, Trim, and Roofing Materials

Justin Fink and Ben Bogie chat with experts from Boral about a wide range of manufactured exterior materials—particularly Boral’s poly-ash TrueExterior line.
Podcast 221: Live from the Builders’ Show: Straight Talk about the Construction Business

Patrick and Justin talk with Home Advisor's economist Mischa Fisher about the skilled trade gap and what we can do about it.
Podcast 215: An Odd Assortment of Building-Envelope Scenarios

The FHB editors offer advice to listeners with uninsulated solid-masonry walls, unusual flashing-material substitutions, uncommon cladding comparisons, and confusing insulation mandates.
Expanding Foam Tape

Hannoband creates a tight air-seal around windows, eliminating the need for spray foam or liquid sealant.
Streamlined Skirtboard

Boral TruExterior composite skirtboards blend right into the clapboards above and are impervious to water damage.
Huber AdvanTech Factory Tour

Follow the entire process of how this popular subfloor material is made, from the rough logs entering the factory to the finished sheets heading for your local lumberyard.