Senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Fine Homebuilding senior editor Brian Pontolilo, Fine Homebuilding contributing editor and production manager for TDS Custom Construction Ian Schwandt, and producer Andres Samaniego to discuss building, remodeling, design, and more.

Tune in to Episode 660 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Deciding if fascia and rake trim need coil stock
• Insulating a basement ceiling
• When to seal pipe and electrical penetrations

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.

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Architect Ian wonders what Mike thinks about Rhode Island’s continuing education for building professionals. Tim says heat pumps have evolved. Tom describes his shop for making custom storm doors and window sash. Carson asks if building science is a real discipline.

Tune in to Episode 659 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Continuing education requirements for builders and designers 
• Wall-mounted versus ceiling mounted minisplits 
• Building science as a scientific discipline

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 The FHB crew talks about hunting down noisy insect, the pros and cons of rubber and PVC roofs and insulating them without creating problems. They also discuss insulating and waterproofing stone foundations.

Tune in to Episode 658 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• A simple method for catching indoor crickets
• Insulation strategies for EPDM and PVC membrane roofs
• How to install insulation on a stone foundation 

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

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Builders Mike Guertin and Ian Schwandt help the FHB Podcast answer complex questions about affordable new construction, proper compaction around new foundations, and how to deal with peeling paint on a mountainside masonry wall.

Tune in to Episode 657 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Strategies for making new homes affordable
• Properly compacting backfill around a new foundation for a patio 
• Water movement through masonry and controlling peeling paint 

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

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➡️ Learn about SketchUp for Builders by Jon Beer, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding 

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Listeners share their home shop ideas. The crew answers questions about insulating above-grade basement walls and how to form and insulate the edges of a building slab.

Tune in to Episode 656 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Tips and tricks for a productive home shop
• How to insulate basement walls with rigid insulation
• Edge insulation and form work for a thickened-edge slab 

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

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