Ryan describes living with a ground-source heat pump. Zack says there are better options than bronze for weatherstripping. David asks about replacing his vinyl siding and fixing a slab that slopes the wrong way. Jeff wonders why house have pitched roof and commercial building have flat roofs.

Ian, Brian and Patrick discuss what’s new in Fine Homebuilding and Podcast feedback before answering listener questions.

Tune in to Episode 691 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Ground source heat pumps and their operation 
• What’s a good-looking and durable siding to replace tired vinyl 
• Why don’t more houses have flat roofs  

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Dack says build a fireplace and enjoy it. Chip asks about the best ways to sharpen chisels. Kit wonders if there’s a way to easily change and upgrade wiring using existing baseboard. The crew talks about the pluses and drawbacks of cedar shingle panels

Mike and Grant help Patrick answer listener questions and talk about the challenges to building and remodeling houses.   

Tune in to Episode 690 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Sharpening methods for planes and chisels 
• Planning for future line- and low-voltage wiring 
• Cedar shingles mounted on panels for fast installation 

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Greg describes radon control system for a stone foundation. Ground water and radon expert Guy describes a typical radon-control system. Matt asks how to improve the airtightness of his basement garage. Alec asks about spot ERVs. The crew talks about recent changes to paint stripper formulas.  

Tune in to Episode 689 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Controlling radon in new and old houses  
• Effective air-sealing and insulation for tuck-under garages 
• Are safer paint strippers as effective as methylene chloride 

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Steve describes the problems and fixes for masonry chimneys. Alex thinks his ridge vent is mistakenly blocked. Jordan and Katherine ask about buying fixer-uppers. Kerry wonders if he should flash a deck ledger with a drainage space.

Brain and Ian help Patrick answer listener questions about vapor retarders under ridge vents, potential profits and pitfalls from fixer-uppers, and best practice for flashing ledgers spaced from the wall for drainage.   

Tune in to Episode 688 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• Should there be a vapor- or air-control material under ridge vents
• Buying a new home far from your current home 
• Do you need flashing when deck ledgers have drainage spaces

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