Podcast Episode 59 — Misadventures in Roofing
Modern cabins, ventilation, and building a foundation on piers.
In this podcast episode, host and editor Justin Fink is joined by editorial director Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo. Topics for this show include building a foundation on piers, elegant snow-proof mailbox posts, and modern cabins. Here’s the lovely modern cabin with the great view that Brian is excited about:
Check out our blog posts with more photos, by talented architectural photographer Susan Teare, below.
Plus, the guys just can’t stop talking about roof vents and other roofing issues. For example, take a look at this:
Flabbergasted at this roof, Justin says, “I don’t understand what’s happening with this house.” He describes it colorfully as a “s***storm of roof intersections,” and “the worst roof set-up I have ever seen.” The guys walk through the issues here, including how to fix this and who should do the work.
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Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast episode:
- A blog post about the modern cabin discussed in the episode.
- Another blog post on the same home.
- Other blog posts featuring the architectural photography of Susan Teare.
- Here’s a member-only magazine article on helical pile footings.
- If you’re not a member, you can get a helical pile taste here.
- How to Insulate a Cold Floor.
- All FHB podcast show notes: FineHomebuilding.com/podcast.
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Why does a house on piers need skirting? The house in these photos you were just raving about doesn't have anything like skirting on the piers. My house doesn't have skirting. I don't care if varmints go under there. Because it's wide open it has no appeal for them. Close it in and all of a sudden it's second only to my shed as the most desirable address in the county.
I did use pressure treated lumber for my floor joists though. No way I'd put anything else over plain old dirt.
Here in Maine, we use W8 driven in 4 feet in the ground and then wrapped in 1x trim, with the mailbox set on top.