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Concrete and Masonry

Podcast Episode 156: Home Building Across the Globe, Air-Sealing Can Lights, and Parging an Old Concrete Wall

February 1, 2019

This week's podcast starts off with Matt's insights into residential construction methods in the many places he's lived around the world while writing for the newspaper Stars and Stripes.
Podcast Episode 145: Do Whole-House Fans Really Work?

November 16, 2018

When a listener asks what measures he should take to keep cellulose from falling through his exhaust fan when insulating and air-sealing his attic, the Fine Homebuilding editors wonder if he should get rid of the fan altogether.
Controlling Concrete Pour into ICFs

November 12, 2018

A site-built EPDM extension tube provides extra control at the business end of a concrete pump truck pipe.
How to Cut a Brick

October 17, 2018

Use a hammer and brick set to split bricks to size
Keep the Keys Clean on ICFs

October 16, 2018

Snap steel tracks on top of insulated concrete forms to protect the interlocking keys and stiffen the walls while pouring concrete.
Concrete Against Siding

September 14, 2018

Ask the experts: Your questions—pro answers
FHB House Foundation in pictures

September 10, 2018

A distinctive, elevated foundation combines a metal pan deck and a traditionally formed and poured basement.
Forming the Elevated Slab and Curbs

August 23, 2018

How can we form a monolithic slab with stem walls?
Steel Beams and a Metal Pan Deck

August 21, 2018

Borrowing from the commercial building world, we use steel to prep for an elevated concrete slab.
Pouring the House Foundation

August 13, 2018

Finally out of the dirt!