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Podcast Episode 68 — Drywall, Cedar Shingles, and Heat Pumps - Fine Homebuilding

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Fine Homebuilding associate editor Matthew Millham and design editor Brian Pontolilo join FHB editor Justin Fink in this podcast episode. The guys tackle a reader question on rot on the fascia board of a flat-roofed back porch. Plus, a follow up to the drywall in Justin’s garage, Brian’s take on bathroom design trends, and Matt’s new place.

We are looking for as many podcast listeners as possible to come out to meet the Fine Homebuilding team at the Remodeling and Deck Show this October in Nashville! We’ll be at Booth 424 on Oct. 2, 2017, at the Nashville Music City Center. We’re running an Emerging Professionals Event and recording an episode of this podcast from the show floor.

We also have our continuing request for listeners: We need all our fans to take our podcast feedback survey by clicking here. There’s a chance to win one of ten Amazon Echoes.

Today’s episode of the Fine Homebuilding podcast is brought to you by MaxUSA.

MaxUSA, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional grade construction tools and the exclusive tool sponsor of the 2017 FineHomebuilding ProHOME build. MaxUSA’s product mix includes a line of 100-psi as well as 500-psi high-pressure tools, battery-operated concrete tools and cordless gas-powered fastening tools. Max employs over 200 R&D engineers who constantly conduct field studies to improve on existing products and design and launch new products for the construction tool industry. Before being brought to market, all new tools are thoroughly tested for quality and durability. For more information, visit the MaxUSA website at maxusacorp.com.

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