The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering YOUR construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America’s most-trusted home building brand. -- Every Friday, we discuss listener questions and offer advice following best-practice building techniques and principles. We love hearing from you, so if you have a question or project you want us to dig into, please send an email to FHBpodcast@finehomebuilding.com or ask your question on social media. -- Want more from Fine Homebuilding? Check out our website, finehomebuilding.com. -- Instagram: @FineHomebuilding Facebook: @FineHomebuildingMagazine YouTube: @FineHomebuildingMagazine TikTok: @FineHomebuilding Pinterest: @FineHomebuilding -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
Episodes
Steve has photos of tree roots that broke up a concrete slab. Ian, Grant and Patrick talk about Nate’s basement flooring and vapor control. Zachary shows the architectural treasures he found at salvage shops. Nick asks if a well-sealed crawlspace can distribute conditioned ...
Rob tells new builders not to fall for tool marketing from retailers. Charles describes rebuilding after wildfire. Matt asks about fixing rot and oddly-placed WRBs. Kurt’s gara...
Derek shares thoughts on waterproofing shower panels. Kerry has favorite corded and cordless tools. Matt asks if knob and tube wiring is safe. Neils is wrapping his head around air leaks and vapor diffusion. Dale asks why Grant hates gutter covers.
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Matthew says Vermont is like the Wild West. Jerry has photos of the greediest dormer ever. Kevin shares a story about schools bringing back shop class. Russell asks about his wet storm doors. Alex and Jeff ponder fireplaces in their new builds. Jason wonders if he should remove the insulation in his...
Experience the best of the International Builders' Show with the FHB Podcast. Recorded live at the Construction Performance Zone with the BS and Beer crew, the Podcast discusses new products and trends, how to get the most out of the show and fun things to see and do at the nation's biggest residential construction show.
Tune in to Episode 678 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to lear...
Experience the best of the International Builders' Show with the FHB Podcast. Recorded live at the Construction Performance Zone with the BS and Beer crew, the Podcast discusses new products and trends, how to get the most out of the show and fun things to see and do at the nation's biggest residential construction show.
Special guests Randy Williams and Travis Brungardt answer listener questions and talk about their construction business and new projects with FHB and GBA.
The FHB Podcast dedicates an entire episode to tools. The crew talks about the pluses and downsides of cordless nailers, buying cordless versions of corded tools you already have and problem-solving and must-have hand tools. Read more
John’s stairs lack a skirt. Ben has questions about switching to ground gutters. Wyatt wonders what new tools he needs. Listener input makes for lively discussions on load calcs and jamb extensions.
Doug wonders if the drywall sanders in the upcoming FHB feature reach tall ceilings. Jason thinks Vermont’s legislature is making a mistake on exterior insulation requirements. J Read more
Ian and Grant share photos of rotted walls found during remodeling. Patrick asks for good building news. Anne wonders who can install the custom shower panels in her new bath. The crew talks about preventing people problems when building houses.<...
Kerry has a cautionary tale. Patrick asks listeners about tamper-resistant electrical receptacles. Alex inquires about best-practice basement finishing. Ryan’s chimney keeps popping off plaster.
Rebecca wonders if her window flashing is correct and how homeowners know they’re getting good trade work. New FHB editor Grant asks about how to get post-frame posts out of the ground. Read more
Mike Guertin, Grant and Patrick hear about replacing windows in brick veneer and the virtues of palm nailers before taking questions on insulation behind masonry without a WRB and how to insulate the roof of a three-season room.
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The crew bats about ideas on insulating attic living space and offer opinions on fastening extension jambs. Kieth has a good suggestion for getting into the construction business and doing good work.
Carol Ann says most contractors don’t understand old houses. Mike, Brian and Patrick talk about moving collar ties and making an efficient home shop.
The crew hears a tale of hand-digging a deeper foundation and toss out ideas for fixing rough concrete, before discussing the perfect workwear.
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In this best-of show the crew talks about pier foundations, shingle lifespan, training new carpenters, brick sidewalks, and rooftop decks.
Tune in to Episode 665 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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