#607: Wood Foundations for Winter Builds, Adding Headroom, and Aeroseal for Leaky Ducts

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4.6 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2023

⏱️ 64 minutes

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The crew hears from listeners about housewrap, replacing windows in brick openings, and managing heavy beams. Discussion questions include wood foundations, raising a ceiling in a ranch, and sealing up panned joist returns.

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