#708: Controlling Indoor Humidity, Swelling Hardwood Flooring, and ERV vs. HRV

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🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Patrick, Ian and Randy talk about humidity control and whole house ventilation in this HVAC-themed episode. Guy, Doug, and Josh share experiences with maintaining comfortable and house-friendly humidity levels. Matt asks about his tenting hardwood floor. Home moisture consultant Guy share insights on humidity control in low-load houses. Doug’s Colorado house is too dry. Matt’s floor is hitting his door. Chris is trading his HRV for an ERV.

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0:00.0	We all know how important reputation is in this industry,
0:03.0	so it's easy to see why more and more pros are turning to Anderson to build their projects and craft their legacies.
0:10.0	Anderson has earned the trust of pros time and time again for over 120 years.
0:15.0	They will work of you to build more efficiently, stay on budget, and earn more referrals by providing high-quality products and support,
0:21.6	making your installs easier and confidence stronger. See how Anderson can help you
0:26.6	craft your legacy at trustanderson.com.
0:30.6	If you don't understand the system's hired the right professional.
0:40.4	Knowing my current self and past self, future Ian will probably wing it just based on stuff
0:46.5	that he's read and then he'll start emailing Randy and Doug Horgan and Allison Bales
0:51.9	and go, I did this and it yielded at this outcome.
0:54.5	What did I do wrong?
0:57.2	Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast.
0:59.3	Our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses.
1:07.1	This is Senior Editor Patrick McComb.
1:09.0	Today I'm joined by Green Building Advisor, editor Randy Williams.
1:12.4	Hello.
1:14.3	Contributing editor for Fine Home Building and Production Manager for TDS Custom Construction, Ian Schwant.
1:19.7	Howdy.
1:20.8	And producer Carrie Delahanty.
1:23.8	Please email your questions to FHB Podcast at findhombuilding.com.
1:27.8	You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at findhomebuilding.com slash podcast.
1:33.2	Great to see you all this morning. Thanks for being here.
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