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Stand Steady on the Roof
Pitch Hopper roof wedges work as standing platforms, steps, or workstations on low-slope or steep roofs.
The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and Posts
In this webinar, Engineered Wood Products expert Steve Rudowsky presents on why LVL is not the same as PSL, and why builders need to understand the difference.
A Fine Finish for Wood Exteriors
Maintain the beauty of stain-grade siding with proper prep and a protective oil finish.
Podcast 620: Witnessing Bad Work, Semi-Conditioned Spaces, and Extra Minisplits
Listeners write in about high-performance builds, wall insulation, and EV vans and ask questions about bad building, insulating a lean-to, and minisplit air distribution.
Podcast 619 Members-only Aftershow —Ian’s Tips for Construction Budgets
Ian Schwandt talks about creating accurate budgets and costly construction surprises.
Spray Foam Insulation in a Gut Remodel
Jon Beer discusses air-sealing and insulation strategies at FHB House New York.
Podcast 617: Venting Metal Roofs, Air-Sealing, and Foundation Drainage
Listeners write in about choosing pipe material, finding a good contractor, charred timbers, and PV utility costs, and ask questions about venting metal roofing, air-sealing, and foundation drainage
Podcast 616: Short Extension Jambs, Charred Timbers, and Hardwood on Concrete
Listeners write in about work vehicles and faulty LEDs and ask about extension jambs, charred timber frames, and wood flooring on concrete.
Podcast 614: Structural Lath and Plaster, Coaching your Builder, and Shoes for Roofing
Listeners write in about HVAC design, missing water, and a young builder and ask questions about rotted sills, builders and their comfort zone, and roofing shoes.
Tips on Ceiling Repair
Find out your options for applying a seamless drywall patch on a textured ceiling.

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