Podcast 485: Air-Sealing a Mobile Home, Owner/Builder Tests,


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Doug and James share knowledge on the density of humid versus dry air. Roger asks for clarification about water moving through concrete. Jerry has a solution for air-sealing electrical boxes. Matt asks for advice air-sealing and insulating his mobile-home floor. Kevin explains about building tests in British Columbia. Will asks if a wood fireplace is useful as a backup heating source. Doug asks about the right mortar

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Installing Prehung Exterior Doors – Fine Homebuilding

Synopsis: Door manufacturer’s installation instructions for prehung exterior doors can vary from detailed to not-so-helpful. Fine Homebuilding’s technical editor Mark Petersen goes over his straightforward installation method that will result in a door that performs at a high level and will last for decades.


I still recall helping install a new-construction door for the first time many years ago. We applied some sealant to the subfloor, centered the door in the opening, and then drove four casing nails through each side brick molding and two through the top—that’s it. We didn’t even use a level. What this process lacked in

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Fastener System for Solving Deck Fascia Board Expansion


Adding fascia boards is usually the last step when finishing a great-looking deck. However, with composite and PVC deck fascia boards, installation with standard deck screws often doesn’t allow for enough expansion and contraction through the seasons, causing the boards to twist or warp. Starborn’s Deckfast Fascia System, which includes a special drill bit and fasteners, lets you make an oversized hole to allow for movement and includes a screw with a color-matched head that creates a seamless aesthetic. 

Designed for deck fascia boards ½ in. to ¾ in. thick, the concept of the system is simple: use

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Podcast 484: PRO TALK With Color Consultant Paula Gaull




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Patrick and Paula talk about how colors make us feel, how to test colors before fully committing, and staging a property so people want to buy it.

 

 


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Reusable Flood Bags for Fast Bulk-Water Control


Whether it’s a substantial indoor leak or flooding from heavy rainfall, water is a force to be reckoned with and can wreak havoc on even the best home assembly. As for the latter, incorporating systemic climate-adaptive building practices is the best way to prevent the kind of costly damage water can cause to homes and communities. In the meantime, homeowners and builders need a way to deal with water issues—and fast.

Flood Bags from Quick Dam evoke the common image of the sandbag, except for a few important differences—they are not filled with sand, are reusable, and are easily stored.

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FHB Podcast: Special Edition With Neil Freidberg of


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Neil, Kyle, and Patrick talk about how sheathing panels with an integral WRB and matching tape are an easy, long-lasting, and reliable way to keep out water and air-seal buildings.

This special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast is brought to you by LP.

LP Structural Solutions is a leader in proven performance—and our portfolio of premium products is just a glimpse of where we’re headed. At

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Podcast 483: Recalled Electrical Panels, Drainage Behind


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Mark shares his thoughts on the HVAC industry. Kevin shows us a Boston Globe article on fiber-cement siding. Larry mapped his home’s electrical system. Patrick asks what he should do about his recalled electrical panel. Shane wonders how he should finish his basement ceiling. Guy inquires about water management behind brick. Michael wants to know what to do about his snake-hiding lazy addition.

 

 

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Podcast 482: PRO TALK With Town Lister Bob Goodfellow




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Bob and Patrick talk about how towns assess taxes when you add-on or change your property, the pain and joy of working with your hands, and rescuing a foreclosed disaster of a house.

 

 


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Characteristics of a Trusted Luxury Home Contractor

Nowadays, it is easy for anyone to find luxury home contractor services. However, you must be careful in choosing a contractor so as not to fall into a loss hole. The loss in question is that the work you expect is not completed properly by the contractor. So, you spend a lot of money in vain but the end result is not as expected.

Using the services of a contractor to build a luxury home is actually the right decision. Moreover, you do not have much time, energy and ability to build a house as you desire. But remember, choose … Read More