#739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
4.8 • 785 Ratings
🗓️ 29 May 2026
⏱️ 43 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Vince says we spent a lot of time not answering his question. David thinks it has been too long since FHB covered igloos. Steve wonders how to insulate and air-seal the bump-out breakfast nook that's showing signs of water entry. Grant was shocked to learn a current project is framed without studs.
Tune in to Episode 739 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- Controlling humidity for comfort without window condensation
- Where is the water coming from above a bump-out in a masonry wall
- Are old walls built without studs common or safe?
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.
➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes:
➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards
➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Episode 739
Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | You may know them for their wood glues, but did you know Tightbond also has a complete selection of construction adhesives? |
| 0:06.0 | Designed for a variety of applications, Tightbonds adhesives make any building or home improvement project a breeze with their high-performing and durable formulas. |
| 0:15.0 | These adhesives are trusted by the professional providing squeak-free subfloor installations, long-lasting retaining walls, |
| 0:22.4 | and even fastener-free feature walls. Check out Tightbonds Construction Adhesives at Tightbond.com, |
| 0:28.8 | including their newest award-winning adhesive Tight Grab Plus. |
| 0:44.3 | I'm just going to get out of David's way and let him have the luxury igloo business. I think that is a fine idea for David from Pittsburgh. |
| 0:51.3 | Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building,odeling and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. |
| 1:00.9 | This is Senior Editor Patrick McComb. |
| 1:02.9 | Today I'm joined by Fine Home Building Contributing Editor and Operations Manager for TDS Custom Construction in Madison, Wisconsin, Ian Schwant. |
| 1:10.7 | Howdy. Fine Home Building Associate Editor,, Ian Schwant. Howdy. |
| 1:11.7 | Fine Home Building Associate Editor Grant Baver. |
| 1:14.5 | Good morning. |
| 1:15.5 | And producer, Carrie Delahanty. |
| 1:17.4 | Good morning. |
| 1:18.7 | Please email your questions to FHB Podcast at Fine Homebuilding.com. |
| 1:22.6 | You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at findhombuilding.com slash podcast. Well, it's great to see you all |
| 1:29.4 | this morning. Thanks for being here. Absolutely. Ian. Patrick. We were talking a little bit |
| 1:37.3 | of ahead of the show and recently I saw in my Facebook feed that the NHB released a new story as |
| 1:43.7 | they often do that builder confidence is down |
| 1:46.7 | as it often is. You've been following this and how it relates to our supposedly slowing economy. |
| 1:53.6 | Should contractors be paying more attention to their books and stuff like that when the economy's iffy? |
| 2:00.1 | Well, of course, you've got to be paying attention to what you're doing financially all the time. |
... |
Transcript will be available on the free plan in 22 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Fine Homebuilding Magazine, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Fine Homebuilding Magazine and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.