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FHB Podcast Segment: Should You Replace Rotted Deck Boards or the Entire Deck?
The crew offers advice for dealing with an old deck in this Fine Homebuilding Podcast Segment.
Podcast 559: Contractor Charges in High-Income Areas, Electric Fireplaces, and Problem Brick Veneer
The crew hears about tool batteries and Canadian air barriers and answers questions about working in high-end neighborhoods, electric fireplace and brick veneer.
Podcast Short: Why Is My Wood Floor Cupping?
In this excerpt, the team troubleshoots a cupping floor and gives recommendations on how to avoid this issue in the future.
Live Podcasts from the 2020 Builders’ Show
The Fine Homebuilding staff interviewed some of our favorite builders and architects plus representatives from several leading industry brands in these 7 special episodes recorded on the floor of the 2020 International Builders' Show.
Podcast 191: Matching Hardware, Out-sulation Under a Roof, and Insulating a Band Joist in Termite Country
The crew hears from listeners about radon tests and whole-house ventilation before taking questions on mixing and matching hardware finishes, fastening foam over roof sheathing, and SIP roof waterproofing.
Podcast 190: Becoming a Contractor, Patching Old Siding, and Strengthening a Building With Spray Foam
Matt, Patrick, and special guest former FHB editor Andy Engel take listener questions on how to become a good remodeling contractor, the strength of spray foam, and adding to an existing deck.
Podcast 189: Heating with Pellets, Stabilizing a Collapsing Cottage, and Keeping an Accessory Dwelling Unit Close to the Ground
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about brick row homes and Bonfig walls before taking questions about heating with wood pellets, the lack of control on modern shower valves, and rebuilding a rustic cabin.
Podcast 188: Smoothing Plaster Ceilings, Enforcing Airtightness, and Better Brick Walkways
The crew reviews feedback about carpenter bees, home sprinklers, and grade-level decks before taking questions on finding contractors for small jobs, removing textured ceilings, and blower-door testing.
Podcast 187: Missing Ductwork, Rooftop Decks, and Waterproof Mechanical Rooms
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners on insulating brick buildings and being a good apprentice, and then take questions on improving the function of a furnace, keeping the living space under a deck dry, and what to do about attic ductwork.
Podcast 186: Reducing Radon, Roof-Shingle Warranties, and What are T-Studs?
This week's installment of the FHB Podcast offers suggestions for dealing with biting insects plus discusses the validity of shingle warranties, the merits of thermally broken studs, and the right way to treat a crawlspace attached to a heated basement.

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