#489: Garage Walls, Builds That Take a Long Time, and Radon in the Root Cellar

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🗓️ 26 August 2022

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about one- vs. two-story builds and thermodynamics before taking questions about detailing garage-separation walls, building a new house in stages, and the risks of a root cellar with radon.

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