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Podcast 449: Venting Under Shingles, Subslab Vapor Retarders, and Whole-House Fans
Ian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about hydro air and rustic decks before taking listener questions about ventilation under asphalt shingles, vapor barriers under concrete footings, and keeping cool with a whole-house fan.
Grab Your Seat: Build a Custom Deck Start-To-Finish
Join professional builder Justin Fink for this three-week course on the complete process of building a quality deck. The course begins on May 30th.
Podcast 448: PRO TALK With Engineer Thor Matteson
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks Thor Matteson, an engineer who works on seismic retrofits.
Plumbing Upgrade for Faster Hot Water
Building science consultant Allison Bailes shows how to add a new water-distribution manifold and smaller pipes to decrease the time it takes for hot water to reach faucets.
Podcast 447: Combustion Safety, Drippy SIP Roofs, and Hiding AC Line Sets
Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about tightening a leaky house and protecting an add-a-level during construction before taking listener questions about improving the draft of combustion appliances, drips from an SIP roof, and an inexpensive way to hide exterior mounted line sets.
Podcast 446: PRO TALK With Lumber Wholesalers Todd London and Mike Glowacki
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Todd London and Mike Glowacki of Sherwood Lumber in Melville, N.Y.
Dial In Your Deck Details
Watch this educational seminar on how to get decking design and construction details right.
Podcast 445: Wire Splices, Sauna Details, and Air-Sealing a Room on Piers
Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about zoning and photovoltaic windows, before taking listener questions about push-on wire connectors, insulating a sauna, and warming a cold floor.
Planning an All-Electric Home
Going all-electric can improve a home's safety, comfort, and energy costs, but making the switch may seem daunting. Here's how to start the process.
Keeping Cathedral-Ceiling Walls From Bowing
Compensate for sagging in the roof by bowing in the sidewalls before securing the rafters.

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