<description>&lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Ian, Grant and Patrick address reader comments and inquires. They first hear about extensive problems with foam insulation in the UK. Then they ponder why septic systems haven't kept up with the times. Finally they talk about the newest and previous versions of studs meant to reduce thermal bridging &lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Tune in to &lt;a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/11/28/podcast-episode-713-insulation-problems-septic-systems-and-slowing-thermal-bridging"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Episode 713&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Poor workmanship causing problems with efficiency upgrades in the UK&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Why septic systems are poorly marked and lack monitoring technology&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;The newest stud meant to slow thermal bridging&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? 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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

#713: Insulation Problems, Septic Systems, and Slowing Thermal Bridging

NOV 28, 202556 MIN
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#713: Insulation Problems, Septic Systems, and Slowing Thermal Bridging

NOV 28, 202556 MIN

Description

Ian, Grant and Patrick address reader comments and inquires. They first hear about extensive problems with foam insulation in the UK. Then they ponder why septic systems haven't kept up with the times. Finally they talk about the newest and previous versions of studs meant to reduce thermal bridging Tune in to Episode 713 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Poor workmanship causing problems with efficiency upgrades in the UK Why septic systems are poorly marked and lack monitoring technology The newest stud meant to slow thermal bridging Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected]. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 713 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: 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.