Doug says that ground water is regional. Hunter asks about the effectiveness of two radiant barriers. Michael inquires about insulating a 200 -year old stone farmhouse. Chris is considering a ceiling update in his family’s’ A-frame.

Grant and Mike help Patrick help listeners address updating old houses dating from the 1700’s to the 1980’s. Insulation, water management and maintaining the historic fabric of old buildings is considered.

Tune in to Episode 704 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• If one radiant barrier is effective, is two better 
• Insulating masonry building without risking future problems
• Improving the thermal performance of a former seasonal home  

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Will says a heat pump water heater was a no-brainer investment. David shares a story about attracting workers to the skilled trades. Evan has been thinking about the challenges of running wires behind baseboard. Jim wonders why the Podcast is suggesting propane for off-grid second homes.  

Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback and answer their questions about home building, design and remodeling.  

Tune in to Episode 703 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Installation and payback of heat pump water heaters 
• The best ways to attract new trade workers
• Can you live a modern lifestyle off-grid without propane 

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Doug describes the science behind soundproofing in theater spaces. Will gives Ian a timely “told-you-so”. Kevin wonders what’s causing his basement stairway to be wet. Dan asks about the future of forest products.

Grant, Brian, and producer Cari address reader feedback on sound-control in buildings and the importance of dedicated dehumidification in low-load houses. They answer listener questions about wet block walls and what building houses will look like in the future.   

Tune in to Episode 702 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Central ducted dehumidification systems 
• Why is an enclosed basement stairway damp
• How we will we build houses in the future   

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Patrick, Ian and Grant talk about 700 FHB Podcast episodes, before diving into discussions on the importance of basement waterproofing, how water gets in basements, solving problems with indoor humidity, and figuring out why Chris’ cotton baseball caps feel damp.  

Tune in to Episode 701 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Keeping basements dry in wet places
• How water gets through basement floors and walls  
• Controlling indoor humidity for comfort and durability

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