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Podcast 285: Waterproofing Curbless Showers, Adding Storage to Trusses, and Electrical Permits for DIY Projects
Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about sweating pipes and spray foam before taking questions about waterproofing a bathroom with a curbless shower, getting permits for DIY electrical work, and properly detailing decks.
Podcast 284: PRO TALK With Ross MacPherson
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks with Ross MacPherson about transitioning from a job as a builder and HERS rater to manager of an air-sealing business.
Repairing Slate and Tile Roofs
It takes a different skill set than that required for replacing asphalt shingles.
Roof Sheathing
There's more to it than just deciding between solid sheathing and open sheathing.
Estimating Cedar Shingles
Calculate the number of squares you'll need; then figure four bundles per square.
Podcast 283: Tread Returns, Weird Vinyl, and Log Homes
Kiley, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about well pumps, snowy soffits, and favorite carpentry apps, before taking questions about stair-tread returns, vinyl siding, and log homes.
Podcast 282: PRO TALK With Jim Collins
Patrick talks to Jim Collins, a landscape architect and project manager with the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber Frame
Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late-1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance.
Podcast 281: Cooling Hot Roofs, Material Shortages, and Blower Doors
Colin, Matt and Patrick hear from listeners about the durability of building tapes and doing without PT lumber, before taking questions on venting roofs in hot places, finding contractors in Covid times, and absent airtightness tests.
Removing Old Insulation
You can remove fiberglass batts yourself, but you'll need some professional tools, and should always keep safety in mind.

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