#705: Straw Bale Construction, Home Greenhouses, and ZIP System Sheathing
#705: Straw Bale Construction, Home Greenhouses, and ZIP System Sheathing  
Podcast: The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Published On: Fri Oct 03 2025
Description: Pia and Stephen have thoughts on flexible floor plans. Mae asks about mainstream housing. Kevin asks about controlling humidity in an attached greenhouse. Austin asks if a sheathing with an integral WRB is worth the extra cost. Ian and Randy discuss home projects and help Patrick answer listener questions about flexible floor plans, building a home greenhouse and the pros and cons of sheathing with integral WRB.   Tune in to Episode 705 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Making the switch from strawbale to conventional building  How to control humidity in an attached greenhouse  The cost and benefit of using sheathing with a built-in WRB 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: FHB Podcast 705 ➡️ 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