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Garage Separation for a High-Performance Build
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook discuss the importance of the air control layer to improve energy efficiency and indoor-air quality at FHB House Kansas.
Using Liquid Flash at a Wall-to-Foundation Connection
Brian Pontolilo demonstrates how to air-seal where the concrete foundation, mudsill, and ZIP System sheathing all meet.
FHB Podcast: Special Edition With Neil Freidberg of Louisiana Pacific and Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings
In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Neil Freidberg and builder Kyle Stumpenhorst about creating effective building envelopes.
Podcast 475: Material Delivery, End Dams on Head Flashing, and Sealing Barbara’s Barn
Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about exposed sheathing and setting up for a blower-door test before taking listener questions about delivery subcontractors, how to make a head flashing, and sealing a post-frame building at grade.
How to Get Sturdy Walls Without OSB
Fernando Pagés Ruiz discusses how he omitted the OSB on this spec home to save money, while still making sure his build had reliable structural quality.
How to Remediate A Damp Exterior Wall Cavity
Weep vents at both the top and bottom of a wall increase the drying potential in masonry walls.
Changes Proposed for the 2024 IRC
A rundown of popular topics and proposals under consideration for the next edition of the International Residential Code.
Podcast 473: Heat Rising, Removing Chimneys, and Undersized Nailer Nails
Ian, Andrew, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and building costs before taking questions about heat flow, removing a chimney, and the right nails for sheathing.
Sheathing and Insulation in One
NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing from LP could make wall assemblies simpler by combining OSB sheathing with XPS insulation.
Podcast 465: Design Software, Siding Nails, and Basement Insulation
Andrew, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about ground-source heat pumps and air leaks before taking questions about design software, installing pine siding on a tiny house, and the right nails for cedar lap siding.

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