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#723: Success with Spray Foam, Nails vs. Screws, and Building a Remote Cabin
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- Feb 6, 2026
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Summary
Kerry shares his thoughts on spray foaming old houses with advice for getting it right. A Fine Homebuilding Forum poster wonders about framing walls and attaching sheathing with construction screws. Andrew asks about the best way to build a lakefront cabin accessible only by boat. Tune in to Episode 723 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Using closed-cell spray foam insulation successfully in old houses Safe and code-compliant framing connections Building on ecologically sensitive and hard-to-access building sites 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 723 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ 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.