Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cincinnati-area Cape. Jim is building a ranch-style house and asks about using plenum trusses to hide heating and air conditioning ducts. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.  The crew shares updates on current projects.

Tune in to Episode 730 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

• A simple upgrade to make septic system maintenance easier
• The pros and cons of spray-foaming a 50’s era Cape-style house 
• Getting contractors on board with HVAC in plenum trusses 

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Matt doesn’t think robots and AI will make us live like the Jetsons. Mike updates us on his owner/builder house and making a career change to construction. Miranda is looking for advice on air-sealing and insulating the floor of a house partially built on piers. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer the construction building science questions.

Tune in to Episode 729 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Technology and its effect on the construction industry 
• Making a career change to residential construction   
• Warm and dry floor system for houses and additions built on piers   

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback about storing tools and stuff. Brett is designing a whole house ventilation system and asks about the right way to duct his system. A Fine Homebuilding web member inquires about closed-cell foam insulation installed behind walls covered with nickel-gap paneling. 

Tune in to Episode 728 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• How much storage and stuff is enough 
• The options for fully ducted balanced ventilation systems
• The best insulation and vapor control for wood-paneled wall

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Scott shares his thoughts on whole-house dehumidification. Ian asks about light fixtures and tile waterproofing for a Euro-style bathroom. Sean wonders if a crawlspace vapor barrier will make his mudsills wet.

Tune in to Episode 727 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Using an ERV to help distribute dehumidified air 
• Waterproofing Euro-style bathrooms 
• Crawlspace vapor barriers and water management

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