#433 Waterproofing Concrete Roofs, Net-Zero in a Cooling Climate, and Don’t Forget Degree Days

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🗓️ 11 February 2022

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Ian, Colin, and Patrick hear from listeners about arc-fault breakers and sizing electric cable and services before taking listener questions about waterproofing a concrete overhang, getting to net-zero in a cooling climate, and using degree days to quantify energy improvements.

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1:18.6	Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building,
1:21.9	remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science
1:26.4	of working on houses.
1:28.3	This is Senior Editor Patrick McComb.
1:31.3	Today I'm joined by professional estimator, builder, home builder, his own home builder,
1:38.3	Ian Schwant.
1:39.3	How are you doing, Patrick?
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