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Podcast 400: Wet Basements, the World’s Whitest Paint, and Wonky Window Flashing

Brian, Mark, and Patrick hear from listeners about radon and Bay Area weather, before taking questions about wet basements, reflective paint, and leaky window openings.

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Patrick talks to former Alaska-based home builder Tom Bodett

Podcast 398: Live From the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium

Patrick and Rob Wotzak head to the nation’s heartland to hear about what’s happening with high-performance building in the Midwest.

Getting Casing Miters Tight

Preassembling mitered casing, shimming the molding, or applying jamb extensions can fix the issue when the wall is thicker than the jamb.

Keep Jambs From Rotting

Seal the jambs as well as the top and bottom edges of interior doors to prevent temperature and humidity from taking their toll.

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