Matt, Kiley, Brian, Rob, Jeff, and Patrick hear from listeners about exterior foam and septic systems before taking questions on including exterior insulation in a new build, avoiding metal connectors, and refinishing cabinets.
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 382
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Cameron Prince about the future of HVAC, seeing things from an engineer’s perspective, and how to make your heating and cooling equipment last a long time.
Aug 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 381
In this week's special anniversary episode, regular listener and professional builder Mason Lord interviews longtime FHB contributor and Taunton Press book author Gary Katz.
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 380
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Australian builder Jason Economos about the differences between Australian and North American building, universal challenges to building homes, and what’s up with spec builds.
Aug 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 379
Kiley, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about heat-pump water heaters and expensive homes before taking questions on preventing wet windows, sealing a crawlspace, and improving the livability and efficiency of an existing house.
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 378
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick and Mark talk about growing up working on houses, what residential construction can learn from bigger projects, and how to make home HVAC better.
Aug 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 377
Rob, Colin, and Patrick hear from listeners about rainbow pigments and bargain power tools before taking listener questions about exterior paint jobs, crawlspace ventilation fans, and calculating the length of basement lally columns.
Jul 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 376
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to smart-home system designers Aaron Stallings and Michael Oh about how to integrate smart-home technology in both new builds and retrofits, choosing the right gear, and what home technology can do for you.
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 375
Brian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about rainbow shingles and log homes before taking listener questions about adding overhangs, repairing wood trim, and roof insulation ratings. They also hear from home builders in Australia.
Jul 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 374
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to longtime Washington, DC-area remodeler Mike Patterson about how to find good projects and clients, trusting your intuition, and the basics of business.
Jul 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 373
Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about FHB Anniversary interviews and hated home features before taking listener questions about raising a ceiling, fastening to concrete, and air-sealing versus insulating.
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 372
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Aaron Cash, president of Garage Living Franchise Systems about how a franchise business works, opportunities for making garages more livable, and how one goes from business school to running a garage construction company.
Jul 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 371
Hear highlights from past episodes of the podcast in this compilation of some of our favorite discussions and listener questions.
Jul 09, 2021•57 min
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Jacob Racusin about New Frameworks’s unusual business model, expanding the market for natural building, and how somebody just decides to start building with straw.
Jul 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 369
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about tarps and building-science texts before taking listener questions on insulating garage doors, staining cedar shingles, and improving the performance of an uninsulated slab.
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 368
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Jacob Racusin, Director of Building Science and Sustainability at New Frameworks in Burlington, Vt. about New Frameworks’s unusual business model, expanding the market for natural building, and how somebody just decides to start building with straw.
Jun 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 367
Rob, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about long lead times and proper tarping before answering questions on HVAC air distribution, installing and flashing deck ledgers with stucco siding, and fixing butchered floor framing.
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 366
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Austin, Texas, Architect Peter Pfeiffer about building in hot climates, how to spot problem clients, and doing research on your own house.
Jun 22, 2021•50 min•Ep. 365
Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about spiral duct and stucco walls before taking questions on exposed exterior headers, insulating Mansard roofs, installing hardwood flooring, and blending indoor and outdoor spaces.
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 364
Host Rob Yagid suggests that John's worker-owned cooperative, which equally values people, the planet, and the bottom line, is a model for what architecture and construction firms could and should be.
Jun 16, 2021•42 min
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to rating field inspector Noah Lawrence of Building Efficiency Resources (BER) about helping HERS raters, navigating a new utility grid, and what it’s like living in a tiny house.
Jun 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 363
Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about tilt/turn windows and living with imperfect work before taking listener questions about effective tarping, leveling a ceiling, and fixing cracks that keep coming back.
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 362
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Christi Weber, Director of Design and Lead Designer for TDS Custom Construction about the benefits of a design/build model, the problems with American housing, and the appeal of 60-in. ceiling fans.
Jun 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 361
Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about insulating walls without sheathing and on-demand water heaters before taking listener questions about building a long-lasting skate ramp, heating a shop, and fastening drywall.
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 360
In this two-part Pro Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Paul Torcellini, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, about home efficiency, moving to a renewable-energy utility grid, and how Paul built a net-zero house for his family.
Jun 01, 2021•33 min
Rob, Kiley and Patrick hear from listeners about business books for contractors and pool kits before taking listener questions about shop-ceiling heights, Foamglas insulation, and home-energy efficiency.
May 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 358
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Paul Torcellini, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, about home efficiency, moving to a renewable-energy utility grid, and how Paul built a net-zero house for his family.
May 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 357
After 20 years in a corporate job, this lifelong craftsperson took a leap of faith to start a business doing the work that he truly loves, and he’s never been happier.
May 24, 2021•38 min
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about good-looking gate hinges and real-world budgets before taking listener questions about living with your own work, lowering a basement floor, and the best way to fit and prep doors.
May 21, 2021•57 min•Ep. 356
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to stereotomist Pat Moore about how he learned the ancient building technique of sterotomy from guild-trained French timber framers.
May 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 355
