<description>&lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Dan Kolbert raises a lead paint red flag. Jeff wonders if a Bonfig wall is better for inexperienced crews. Andrew wonders if an insulated band joist behind a flashed ledger can dry.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Grant and Mike Guertin help Patrick&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;talk about editorial and home projects before&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;addressing listener feedback and questions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&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;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&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;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Tune in to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/12/05/podcast-episode-714-lead-paint-exterior-insulation-and-deck-ledger-condensation-control4-i"&gt; Episode 714&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&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; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Lead paint risks with architectural salvage&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;Introducing exterior insulation to inexperienced crews&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;Does an insulated band joist dry behind properly-flashed deck ledgers&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

#714: Lead Paint, Exterior Insulation, and Deck Ledger Condensation Control

DEC 5, 202537 MIN
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#714: Lead Paint, Exterior Insulation, and Deck Ledger Condensation Control

DEC 5, 202537 MIN

Description

Dan Kolbert raises a lead paint red flag. Jeff wonders if a Bonfig wall is better for inexperienced crews. Andrew wonders if an insulated band joist behind a flashed ledger can dry. Grant and Mike Guertin help Patrick talk about editorial and home projects before addressing listener feedback and questions. Tune in to Episode 714 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Lead paint risks with architectural salvage Introducing exterior insulation to inexperienced crews Does an insulated band joist dry behind properly-flashed deck ledgers 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 714 ➡️ 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.