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  • Podcast 344: Bad Contractors, Failed Foundation Walls, and Bonfig Roofs

    Podcast 344: Bad Contractors, Failed Foundation Walls, and Bonfig Roofs

    Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about power-grid efficiency and attic delta-Ts before taking questions about bad plumbers, bowed foundation walls, and boosting the energy performance of a brick cape.

  • Podcast 342: Thermally Broken Slabs, Wet Walls, and Reinforcing Block Foundations

    Podcast 342: Thermally Broken Slabs, Wet Walls, and Reinforcing Block Foundations

    Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about job-site safety and fence posts before taking questions about thermally broken slabs, construction training for Spanish speakers, and strengthening foundations in seismic zones.

  • Podcast 340: Fixing Wood Floors, Books for Builders, and Less-Ugly Split-Levels

    Podcast 340: Fixing Wood Floors, Books for Builders, and Less-Ugly Split-Levels

    Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about cutting down doors and using hybrid trucks for power, before taking listener questions about matching new floors to existing stairs, heat-pump water heaters, and good books for builders.

  • Podcast 338: Long-Lasting Fence Posts, Leaky Basements, and Seasonally Wet Walls

    Podcast 338: Long-Lasting Fence Posts, Leaky Basements, and Seasonally Wet Walls

    Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about storm windows and putting dishwashers in weird places before taking questions about insulating walls without sheathing, the best way to build a fence, and how to make cancelled basement windows watertight.

  • Podcast 336: Celebrating Women in Construction Week

    Podcast 336: Women in Construction

    GBA senior editor Kiley Jacques talks with architect Emily Mottram and builder Dejah Leger about the advantages of being a woman in the industry.

  • FHB Podcast 334: Becoming a Builder, Leaky Apartments and Complexities of a Custom Home

    Podcast 334: Becoming a Builder, Leaky Apartments, and Complexities of a Custom Home

    Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all electric and not messing up historic houses before taking listener questions about becoming a high-performance builder, fixing a leaky apartment, and planning a new home.

  • FHB Podcast 332

    Podcast 332: Mossy Roofs, Cold Walls, and Priming PVC Pipe

    Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about lead dangers and storm windows before taking questions about insulating a brick ranch with board sheathing, supporting a short section of countertop, and cleaning mossy roofs.

  • Podcast 330: Anniversary Edition Interview: Patrick McCombe

    Podcast 330: Anniversary Edition Interview With Patrick McCombe

    As part of FHB’s 40th Anniversary, regular listener Jonathan interviews regular podcast host Patrick McCombe.

  • Podcast 328: IBSx Show Highlights, Day 4

    Podcast 328: IBSx Wrap Up

    Bryan, Mike, Rob, and Patrick talk with Huber product-application experts about new building products and about some of the strange questions they have to answer on Huber's tech support line.

  • Podcast 327: IBSx Show Highlights, Day 3

    Podcast 327: IBSx Show Highlights, Day 3

    Bryan Uhler, Mike Guertin, Matt Millham, and Patrick McCombe talk about how to make the most of a virtual Builders’ Show and how to talk to clients about house features they can't see.

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