{"podcast":{"title":"The Fine Homebuilding Podcast","slug":"the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152","podcast_index_feed_id":743152,"rss_url":"https://finehomebuilding-podcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.finehomebuilding.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/2/1/a/921a82ce9231f69927a2322813b393ee/FHB_Podcast_Square_Feature_Image.jpg","author":"Fine Homebuilding Magazine","episode_count":772,"summary":"The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering YOUR construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America's most-trusted home building brand. -- Every Friday, we discuss listener questions and offer advice following best-practice building techniques and principles. We love hearing from you, so if you have a question or project you want us to dig into, please send an email to FHBpodcast@finehomebuilding.com or ask your question on social media. -- Want more from Fine Homebuilding? Check out our website, finehomebuilding.com. -- Instagram: @FineHomebuilding Facebook: @FineHomebuildingMagazine YouTube: @FineHomebuildingMagazine TikTok: @FineHomebuilding Pinterest: @FineHomebuilding -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T18:19:02.684846+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152"},"episode":{"title":"#730: Septic Fix, Insulating a Cape, and Ducts in Plenum Trusses","slug":"730-septic-fix-insulating-a-cape-and-ducts-in-plenum-trusses","published_at":"2026-03-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/730-septic-fix-insulating-a-cape-and-ducts-in-plenum-trusses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152","url":"https://finehomebuilding-podcast.libsyn.com/730-septic-fix-insulating-a-cape-and-ducts-in-plenum-trusses","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/finehomebuilding-podcast/FHB_Podcast_Episode_730_Audio.mp3?dest-id=393119","summary":"Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cincinnati-area Cape. Jim is building a ranch-style house and asks about using plenum trusses to hide heating and air conditioning ducts. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. The crew shares updates on current projects. Tune in to Episode 730 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: A simple upgrade to make septic system maintenance easier The pros and cons of spray-foaming a 50's era Cape-style house Getting contractors on board with HVAC in plenum trusses 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 730 ➡️ Check out our latest eLearning course: Expert Guide to Installing Double, Pocket, and Flush-Concealed Doors with Casey Knips ➡️ 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.","meta_description":"Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3123,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/episodes/730-septic-fix-insulating-a-cape-and-ducts-in-plenum-trusses/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/730-septic-fix-insulating-a-cape-and-ducts-in-plenum-trusses.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}