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 air.

Tune in to Episode 682 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Sensible options for basement flooring 
• Treasures found at architectural salvage shops
• Effective HVAC distribution and efficient heating and cooling 

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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 garage roof is leaking. Scott is replacing his basement slab and adding in-floor heat.

Tune in to Episode 681 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Fixing a house with a missing water-resistive barrier (WRB) 
• Domed concrete roofs and how to make them waterproof 
• Replacing a concrete floor in an existing basement 

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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.

Tune in to Episode 680 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Making custom shower panels watertight 
• What to do when you find knob and tube wiring 
• Do gutter covers cause more problems than they solve 

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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 basement ceiling.

Tune in to Episode 679 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Why condensation occurs on door and window glass 
• Why fireplaces are a bad idea for heating 
• The right place to put basement insulation 

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