Podcast 557: Living Space Under Decks, Attic Insulation, and Sinking Concrete

Опубликовано: 06 Май 2026
на канале: Fine Homebuilding
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Hydronic floors, old-house features, underdeck living space, insulation, brick fireblocking, and problem basement floors.

Doug’s radiant floor takes a long time to recover from setbacks. Jeremy, Keith, and Carol have favorite old-house features. Dack says stone patios last longer than decks. Roger shows us the Coast Guard vessels he served on. Steve asks about underdeck living space. Esther is upgrading attic insulation. Franks has questions on problem basement slabs. TJ wants to remove and replace brick fireblocking.

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