Podcast 315: Perfect Roofs, Heated Decks, and Multifamily High Performance
Patrick, Matt, and Brian hear from listeners about lead safety and the right indoor humidity before taking questions on the perfect roof assembly, outdoor snow melting, and rebuilding a wood deck.
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Eric tells us about a $20 million fine for violating lead-safety rules. Dan clues us in to a doctor/architect/researcher who focuses on indoor-air quality. Randal wants advice for building the perfect roof assembly. Rob asks about building a heated deck to melt snow. Josh is hoping to save his deck. Nate asks why we aren’t seeing more high-performance multifamily dwellings.
Podcast 311: Fresh-Air Seeker, Grow-House Rehab, and Getting off Gas
Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about building with foam blocks and solo siding before taking listener questions about airtightness goals, repairing a concrete slab, and switching from gas to electric heat.
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Hyrum shares his photos of a foam-block new-home build. Ryan weighs in on Kiley’s unfinished house photo. Bob shows us his re-sided house and his FHB Podcast T-shirt. Pete asks if his appreciation for fresh outside air should guide his airtightness goals. Davey wants to know if he can patch his garage slab. Bob questions the rationale of switching from gas to electric heat and hot water.
Podcast 307: Shed Foundations, Wasted Foam, and Deep-Energy Retrofits
Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about electric heat and building monitors before taking listener questions about Shaker sheds, foam sealant, and a deep-energy retrofit in Redwood City, Calif.
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Chris explains his all-electric heating strategy. John shares his thoughts on monitoring assemblies. Ed asks about shed foundations. A second John wants a smaller can of foam. A GBA poster wants to know how to improve the comfort and performance of their new home.
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