{"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":"#738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths","slug":"738-diy-spray-foam-kits-affordable-siding-and-second-floor-load-paths","published_at":"2026-05-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/738-diy-spray-foam-kits-affordable-siding-and-second-floor-load-paths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152","url":"https://finehomebuilding-podcast.libsyn.com/738-diy-spray-foam-kits-affordable-siding-and-second-floor-load-paths","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/finehomebuilding-podcast/FHB_Podcast_Episode_738_Audio_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=393119","summary":"Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer a builder in North Carolina who's considering SmartSide engineered siding as an alternative to fiber-cement and FHB Forum poster who is adding an LVL beam to strengthen his second-floor floor system. Tune in to Episode 738 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The secrets of DIY spray-foam kits and cautionary tales about them The durability of SmartSide siding and how to work with it Creating a load path to the basement through multiple house levels 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 738 ➡️ Get Early-Bird Ticket Pricing for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ 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":"Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2759,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/episodes/738-diy-spray-foam-kits-affordable-siding-and-second-floor-load-paths/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-743152/738-diy-spray-foam-kits-affordable-siding-and-second-floor-load-paths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}