The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit

High-performance builder Ben Bogie interviews Tedd Benson about a life spent building houses. Tedd shared how moving from substandard housing to a well-built house change

#754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY

Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Tom says the podcast got it wrong when discussing the energy use of evaporative versus st

#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water

Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. David asks if there's a secret to effectively using self-leveling compound. Another David

#752: Grass-Fed OSB, Alabama Fixer-Upper, and Adding a Porch Roof

Ian and Grant help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Scott is sharing some old Taunton books with his kids. Jim alerts us to panel sheathing m

#751: Disaster Mansion, Drippy Ceilings, and Insulating Existing Walls

Producer Cari asks for advice on how to tactfully educate your contractor about best practice. Robert shares a story about an ambitious couple saving a dilapidated Civil-

#750: Flashing and Effective Water Management Techniques

In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, the crew discusses effective roof, wall and deck flashing techniques to celebrate Flashing Awareness Day. Specia

#749: IKEA Cabinets, Insulating Post-Frame Buildings and Double Sheathing

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 c

#748: A-Frame Scaffolding, Leaky Stucco, and Garage Floor Insulation

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

#747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and Exterior Insulation

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 hous

#746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and Changes in Construction

Ken describes the efficiency of common residential humidification systems. Bob reminds us about concrete igloos. Miranda asks the Podcast what has changed in residential

#745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI for HVAC Sizing

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 gar

#744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 11

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 o

#743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim Screws for Doors and Windows

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 concer

#742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site

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 craf

#741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls

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 sl

#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs

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

#739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls

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 b

#738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths

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 No

#737: Interior Doors, Affordable Exterior Doors and Ikea Cabinets

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 install

#736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked Foundations

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 cov