Patrick McCombe

Senior editor Patrick McCombe has been testing power tools and writing about residential construction on behalf of national publications for more than 17 years. Before Fine Homebuilding, his articles appeared in the Journal of Light Construction, Professional Deck Builder, and Fine Woodworking. Host of the Fine Homebuilding podcast he’s frequently on the road taking photos and visiting product manufacturers.

Podcast 517: Sizing Stringers for Wet Wood, Odd Foundations, and Concrete Domes
The crew hears about indoor-air quality and reclaiming flooring before taking questions about stair stringers, mudsill details, and building a concrete dome.
Podcast 517: Members-only Aftershow
Mike, Andrew and Patrick talk about the importance of indoor-air quality.
Podcast 515: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 4
Our favorite clips from episodes 155 to 200
Podcast 513: Trusses in a Fire, Roof Outsulation, and Problems With Spray Foam
The crew hears from listeners about tilt-turn windows and roof sheathing before taking listener questions about trusses, rigid insulation on the roof, and spray foam.
Podcast 513: Members-only Aftershow
The crew talk about the many types of products that go into house builds.
Podcast 512: PRO TALK With Water-Heater Expert Spencer Pope
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Spencer Pope of Bradford White, water-heater manufacturer.
Podcast 511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines
Patience vs. experience, tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.
Podcast 511: Members-only Aftershow
The crew talks about getting houses ready for winter.
Podcast 510: PRO TALK With Engineer Steve Rogers
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Steve Rogers, president of The Energy Conservatory.
Podcast 509: Fiberboard Sheathing, Big Holes in Concrete, and Makeup Air for Crawlspaces
Holey sheathing, making the most of an existing home, drilling holes in concrete foundations, and HVAC systems in a mixed climate.

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