#657: Affordable New Builds, Backfilling Foundations, and Peeling Paint
#657: Affordable New Builds, Backfilling Foundations, and Peeling Paint  
Podcast: The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Published On: Fri Nov 08 2024
Description: Builders Mike Guertin and Ian Schwandt help the FHB Podcast answer complex questions about affordable new construction, proper compaction around new foundations, and how to deal with peeling paint on a mountainside masonry wall.   Tune in to Episode 657 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Strategies for making new homes affordable Properly compacting backfill around a new foundation for a patio  Water movement through masonry and controlling peeling paint     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 657 ➡️ Learn about SketchUp for Builders by Jon Beer, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ 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.