Channel: finehomebuilding

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: whole-house fansfine homebuilding podcastventing under shinglessubslab vapor retardersepisode 449

Description: 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. Doug is surprised that we don’t know about hydro-air systems. Mike says better code enforcement will lead to better HVAC systems. Joey asks if he should vent under his asphalt shingles. Doug wonders why builders aren’t putting vapor retarders under foundation footings. Mark wants to know if whole-house fans are a good idea. Jesse needs a separation between his master bath and bedroom. For more episodes of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast watch the entire playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv8J8XldbK3802VLQE3TQ7HrEmm9hfszU Read the podcast notes and find related photos and articles for every episode at: finehomebuilding.com/blog/fine-homebuilding-podcast Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on new Fine Homebuilding videos: youtube.com/finehomebuilding Connect with Fine Homebuilding: Instagram: instagram.com/finehomebuilding Facebook: facebook.com/FineHomebuildingMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/fhbmagazine Pinterest: pinterest.com/fhbmagazine About Fine Homebuilding: We go directly to the job sites and design offices of the most qualified and talented builders and designers in the industry to get the information you need to create the highest quality homes possible. Driven by the ethos that exceptional homes are achievable and that craftsmanship is an honorable and worthy pursuit, FineHomebuilding.com has become the go-to resource for professional tradesmen, deeply knowledgeable enthusiasts, industry influencers, and forward-thinking companies, who are collectively committed to shaping the way we build.