#730: Septic Fix, Insulating a Cape, and Ducts in Plenum Trusses
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
4.8 • 785 Ratings
🗓️ 27 March 2026
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cincinnati-area Cape. Jim is building a ranch-style house and asks about using plenum trusses to hide heating and air conditioning ducts. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. The crew shares updates on current projects.
Tune in to Episode 730 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- A simple upgrade to make septic system maintenance easier
- The pros and cons of spray-foaming a 50's era Cape-style house
- Getting contractors on board with HVAC in plenum trusses
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| 0:46.3 | There are things that you really need a chalk governed drill to do. |
| 0:48.1 | Or a hand screwdriver. |
| 0:50.4 | Or a hand screwdriver, even better. |
| 0:53.2 | I want to make the Yankee screwdriver great again. |
| 0:58.1 | That's what I do. Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at |
| 1:02.7 | anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. This is Senior Editor Patrick |
| 1:07.9 | McCone. Today I'm joined by Green Building Advisor, Randy Williams. |
| 1:11.3 | Hey. |
| 1:12.7 | Find Home Building contributing editor and production manager for TDS Custom Construction, |
| 1:16.6 | Ian Schwant. |
| 1:17.7 | Howdy. |
| 1:18.7 | And producer, Carrie Delahanty. |
| 1:20.8 | Hey. |
| 1:21.8 | Please email your questions to FHB Podcast at Fine Homebbuilding.com. |
| 1:25.3 | You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at findhombuilding.com. You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at |
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