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A Win for Water, Energy, and Climate in California
Covering canals with solar panels will save water and help the state meet its renewable energy goals.
Podcast 459: Leaky Attic Stairs, Right-Sizing Heat Pumps, and Vapor Barriers in Dirt Crawlspaces
Kiley, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about carbon footprints and battery-powered riding mowers before taking questions about drippy attic hatches, right-sizing a heat pump, and detailing a crawlspace vapor barrier.
Podcast 458: PRO TALK With Glue Expert Bob Behnke
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Bob Behnke, technical service manager for Franklin International
Podcast 457: Water Vapor Through Concrete Block, Low-Slung Decks, and Estimating Spreadsheets
Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about blower-door bargains and ground-source heat pumps before taking listener questions about water moving through concrete block, close-to-grade decks, and custom spreadsheets for estimating.
Can You Add Water to Concrete?
It can be tempting to add water to make your mix easier to pour and finish, but be careful or you could weaken the concrete.
How to Acclimate a Wood Floor Correctly
Knowing how to acclimate your wood floors before installing them can help prevent moisture issues down the road.
Podcast 456: PRO TALK With Cody Finke of Brimstone Energy
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Cody Finke, CEO of Brimstone Energy, a startup working toward the production of carbon-neutral Portland cement.
A Better Way to Budget in Residential Construction
Using transparent budget reports throughout the building process can help keep everyone's expectations on track.
Warm Floors and Energy Efficiency
In-floor radiant heat—especially in bathrooms—is a popular home improvement, but is it wasteful?
Podcast 455: Native Lumber, Saving Old Masonry, and Insulating Behind Board Sheathing
Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about industry trade shows and retrofit calculators before taking questions on building with native lumber, saving a masonry building, and insulating an old Cape.

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