#693: Hazards in Houses, Larsen Trusses, AI in Construction
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
4.6 • 756 Ratings
🗓️ 11 July 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
Jerry says to look for hazardous materials when considering fixer-uppers. Ryan asks about building Larsen trusses. Daniel asks if there’s a place for AI in construction. Ian, Brian and Patrick help listeners with their building questions and talk about what’s new in the world of residential construction and Fine Homebuilding.
Tune in to Episode 693 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- What are Larsen trusses and how to build them
- Hazardous materials that might be found in a fixer-upper
- Figuring out how AI can help build better buildings
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