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Podcast 609: Members-only Aftershow — Building Business With Timber HP President Matt O’Malia
The crew talks to Matt about his entrepreneurial nature and what it’s like starting a wood-fiber insulation company in the wilds of Maine.
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Rainscreens for Vertically and Horizontally Oriented Siding
Jon Beer explains what rainscreen products from Cor-A-Vent he used to ensure durable siding with good moisture management.
Podcast 608: Roofs with Self-adhered Membranes, Heating and Cooling Loads, and Introducing People to Trade Work
The crew hears from listeners about protecting buried posts, hydronic HVAC, and building affordable houses. Discussion questions include small low-slope roofs, calculating heating and cooling loads, and encouraging the next generation of trade workers.
Podcast 608: Members-only Aftershow—High-performance Building with Mainstream Methods and Materials
The crew talks about how to save money when building a Pretty Good House.
Podcast 607: Wood Foundations for Winter Builds, Adding Headroom, and Aeroseal for Leaky Ducts
The crew hears from listeners about housewrap, replacing windows in brick openings, and managing heavy beams. Discussion questions include wood foundations, raising a ceiling in a ranch, and sealing up panned joist returns.
Podcast 607: Members-only Aftershow—Holiday Gifts for Home-Building Enthusiasts
The crew talks about holiday gift giving and gift receiving for better building
Maximize HVAC Efficiency
This critical five-task commissioning process ensures forced-air heating and cooling is quiet, comfortable, and problem-free.
Locating Bathroom Outlets
Learn about the electrical code requirements for installing an outlet in a bathroom near a tub/shower.
Soupy Mortar Mix
Use a bath towel to strain out excess water from a mortar mix.
Straightedge for Subfascia
To align subfascia before nailing it in place, use the framing nailer as a straightedge.

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