The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

エピソード

• 
  #750: Flashing and Effective Water Management Techniques 14.08.2026 50分

  In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, the crew discusses effective roof, wall and deck flashing techniques to celebrate Flashing Awareness Day. Special guest Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction joins the Podcast to talk about good and bad flashing techniques and why it's so important to keep bulk water out of buildings. Aron builds houses on Grand Manan Island in Canada's Bay of Fundy.    Tune in to Episode 750 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The reasons behind celebrating Flashing Awareness Day  A checklist for exterior details that require flashing   What happens when you forget or ignore basic water management Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 750 ➡️ Buy tickets for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit — use code "Podcast15" for 15% off ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #749: IKEA Cabinets, Insulating Post-Frame Buildings and Double Sheathing 07.08.2026 54分

  Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about RTA cabinets and shim screws before talking about the best way to insulate a post frame building that's being converted to living space and the pros and cons of an extra sheathing layer under steel siding.     Tune in to Episode 749 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  How IKEA cabinets hold up in the real world  The best way to insulate a formerly unconditioned outbuilding  Should you have another sheathing layer on top of exterior insulation Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 749 ➡️ Buy tickets for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit — use code "Podcast15" for 15% off ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #748: A-Frame Scaffolding, Leaky Stucco, and Garage Floor Insulation 31.07.2026 48分

  Dan Kolbert says to use the tools that work best. Mike Guertin offers advice for site-built scaffold. Jordan asks about fixing leaks behind stucco exteriors. Greg wonders if he should insulate the floor of his garage shop.    Tune in to Episode 748 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Altering the size and height of Mike Guertin's A-frame scaffold system  How to track down a leak behind stucco and how you fix it  Should you insulate a concrete shop floor and how Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 748 ➡️ Buy tickets for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit — use code "Podcast15" for 15% off ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and Exterior Insulation 24.07.2026 51分

  Matt Puntin says that helical piers are a game-changer. Patrick and Greg alert us to lab-grown lumber. Brad asks about controlling humidity in a beautiful, old brick house. D_Dart wonders which is the right exterior insulation.  Tune in to Episode 747 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The potential benefits of lab-grown lumber How to control humidity in an old brick house in a mixed climate Which rigid insulation is right for adding exterior continuous insulation Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 747 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and Changes in Construction 17.07.2026 46分

  Ken describes the efficiency of common residential humidification systems. Bob reminds us about concrete igloos. Miranda asks the Podcast what has changed in residential construction since the first episodes. Grant talks about a new category of quieter impact driver called hydraulic or oil-impulse drivers.  Tune in to Episode 746 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The energy consumption of steam humidifiers  The pros and cons of hydraulic impact drivers  Changes in residential construction over the last 10 years  ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 746 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI for HVAC Sizing 10.07.2026 54分

  Dack says we should reconsider our endorsement of LP SmartSide. Josh suggests we come up with a better name for water vapor. John wonders how to insulate his concrete garage ceiling. Keegan shares a tale sizing a heating and cooling system using AI.  Tune in to Episode 745 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The environmental tradeoffs of engineered wood siding How to insulate a garage ceiling that's made from poured concrete.   The challenges of sizing heating and cooling equipment Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 745 ➡️ Get your tickets for the FHB Summit! ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:  Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 11 03.07.2026 47分

  Welcome to the Fine Homebuilding podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. In Episode 744, our best-of show, the Podcast crew revisits some of their favorite segments. Tune in to Episode 744 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  How to asses leaks behind stucco Building a "fine" home on a tight budget The difference between cabinet saws and portable job-site saws Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 744 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim Screws for Doors and Windows 26.06.2026 55分

  John says that listening the FHB Podcast has him mildly terrorized. Bob wonders about using a post and manufactured earth anchor for raising his bat house. Paul is concerned that his old building's bricks are unsound. Zak asks if we know about Top Star shim screws. Special guest Josh Edmonds and Ian Schwandt discuss Josh's Fine Homebuilding Summit class before helping help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.     Tune in to Episode 743 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Getting overwhelmed with Building Science  Do dusty bricks in a masonry building mean trouble The pros and cons of Top Star shim screws for doors and windows Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 743 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site 19.06.2026 58分

  David describes an audacious tool thief and shares insights into the best clear finishes.  Tom asks Ian if he can provide sources to further his research about trade craft and guilds in Colonial America. Anna wonders is she can safely change the design of Mike Guertin's scaffold. Chris seeks advice about building a modular house on a wet site in Texas.  Tune in to Episode 742 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Durable, easy-to-renew clear finishes  Mike Guertin's A-frame scaffolding  Building a modular home on a wet site using helical piers Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 742 ➡️ Learn about Right Sizing Mechanicals with Allison Bailes ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:  Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls 12.06.2026 47分

  Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about rampant tool theft and softening hard water without brine. They answer questions about running ductwork in a slab-on-grade ranch house and foundation fixes for bowed block walls.     Tune in to Episode 741 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  How new tools don't necessarily have the appeal of old favorites   Using plenum trusses to keep HVAC ductwork in the conditioned space Fixes for cracked and bowing block foundation walls  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 741 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs 05.06.2026 46分

  Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. Seth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse.   Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The applications and cost of nails made from wood  Can plywood laminations do the job of sistering joists  What's the best way to rebuild a staircase without replacing it Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 740 ➡️ Learn about Installing Double, Pocket, and Concealed Doors ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls 29.05.2026 42分

  Vince says we spent a lot of time not answering his question. David thinks it has been too long since FHB covered igloos. Steve wonders how to insulate and air-seal the bump-out breakfast nook that's showing signs of water entry. Grant was shocked to learn a current project is framed without studs.  Tune in to Episode 739 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Controlling humidity for comfort without window condensation Where is the water coming from above a bump-out in a masonry wall Are old walls built without studs common or safe? Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes:  ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Episode 739 Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths 22.05.2026 45分

  Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer a builder in North Carolina who's considering SmartSide engineered siding as an alternative to fiber-cement and FHB Forum poster who is adding an LVL beam to strengthen his second-floor floor system. Tune in to Episode 738 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The secrets of DIY spray-foam kits and cautionary tales about them The durability of SmartSide siding and how to work with it Creating a load path to the basement through multiple house levels  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 738 ➡️ Get Early-Bird Ticket Pricing for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #737: Interior Doors, Affordable Exterior Doors and Ikea Cabinets 15.05.2026 47分

  Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affordable entry doors and installing and living with Ikea kitchen cabinets. Tune in to Episode 737 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Building your own interior doors for odd-sized openings Options for affordable entry doors Pros and cons to Ikea and other ready-to-assemble cabinets Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 737 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked Foundations 08.05.2026 47分

  Brian and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Brian talks about interesting things happening at FHB and Ian describes what he'll be covering at his class during the fine Homebuilding Summit.   Tune in to Episode 736 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Tool theft in the US, UK, and Canada and its effect on trade workers The pros and cons to clear finishes  Cracks in a concrete foundation and who fixes them  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 736 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #735: FHB Summit, Slab Foundation Insulation, and Flipper Fixer-Upper 01.05.2026 49分

  Brian, Ian and Patrick talk about plans for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit. James shares his advice for insulating and air-sealing attic knee walls. Chris wonders if window manufacturers should be teaching installers how to flash windows. Heather asks how to detail a slab on grade foundation with interior stem wall insulation. Ian seeks advice on addressing a previous owners questionable upgrades. Tune in to Episode 735 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Barrier versus drainage methods of flashing windows Insulating a slab on grade foundation Sizing up and undoing a previous owners questionable repairs Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 735 ➡️ Join us for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #734: Extension Jambs, Ventilation for Multifamily Buildings, and Fitting Doors 24.04.2026 55分

  Ian and Grant help Patrick Adress listener feedback and answer their questions about ventilation for a small apartment building and the best way to fit doors when the floor slopes around them. David discusses bath tub drains in Japan and Taiwan. Will shares tips for airtight windows with tight fitting extension jambs. Greg asks about ventilation for his four-unit apartment building. Jim wonders if he should scribe door bottoms to match sloping floors. Tune in to Episode 734 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Adjusting windows so extension jambs are tight-fitting and uniform width Providing exhaust and makeup air for multi-family ventilation Fitting new doors to existing openings that aren't plumb or level  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 734 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #733: Double-Stud Walls, Construction Second Career, and Hardwood on Concrete Slabs 17.04.2026 54分

  Grant and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Grant gives an update on current editorial assignments and travel. Randy shares what's going on at Green Building Advisor and current building investigations. Tune in to Episode 733 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Theoretical and real seasonal moisture accumulation in double-stud walls  Starting a second career in residential construction The best way to install hardwood flooring on concrete slabs  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 733 ➡️ Become an FHB All-Access Member ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #732: Indoor Humidity, Spreading Kneewalls, and Interior Air Barriers 10.04.2026 58分

  Vince and Chris share thoughts on maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. Benoît considers strengthening his outbuilding with spreading kneewalls. Anna wonders what interior air barrier is right when drywall is off the table. Tune in to Episode 732 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Humidifying interior spaces without creating condensation   Fixing a 1 1/2 story building with a sagging ridge and spreading walls Creating an interior air barrier behind wood paneling without drywall Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 732 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
• 
  #731: Risks of CO, Proper Painting Sequence, and Detailing Felt WRBs 03.04.2026 48分

  Marc describes the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Jim thinks that complex heating and cooling systems require coordination between trades. Corey asks about the right order to paint new walls and trim. Mike and Andrew ask for more discussion of asphalt felt water resistive barriers. Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.      Tune in to Episode 731 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  ·       The real risks of malfunctioning combustion appliances  ·       The most-efficient way for pros and DIYers to paint interior spaces ·       eyword in this sentence)     Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 731 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.