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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#388: Delayed Windows, Whitewashing Brick, and Cooling Off Upstairs

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Leisure, Construction, Keepcraftalive, Home & Garden, How To, Drywall, Craftsmanship, Education, Homebuilding, Houses

4.6756 Ratings

🗓️ 10 September 2021

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and structure fires before taking questions on installing siding before windows, safety gear for kids, and cooling a hot second floor.

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0:57.0

But it just seems crazy, though, because he's talking about a house that has like double stud walls R43 R60 attic.

1:04.0

But you can't fix the stack effect.

1:07.0

Yeah.

1:08.0

Warm air is always going to be on top of cooler.

1:10.0

I know, but if I had triple pane windows, the last thing I'd want to be doing is put in a window unit.

1:19.8

Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working

1:28.4

on houses. This is senior editor Patrick McComb. Today I'm joined by Fine Home Building editor, Rob Wattack.

1:35.5

Hi. Well, findhomhomboleadcom.

1:39.1

Findhomebuilding.com editor, Rob Wattack. Should we just start over again?

1:44.4

We're not letting Rob anywhere near the magazine.

1:51.5

Fine Home Building Editorial Director Brian Pontolillo.

1:55.5

Hey, everyone.

1:56.9

And our producer, Jeff Rose.

1:58.9

Hi there.

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