{"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":"#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs","slug":"740-wooden-nails-strengthening-joists-and-rebuilding-squeaky-stairs","published_at":"2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/740-wooden-nails-strengthening-joists-and-rebuilding-squeaky-stairs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152","url":"https://finehomebuilding-podcast.libsyn.com/episode-740","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/finehomebuilding-podcast/FHB_Podcast_Episode_740_Audio.mp3?dest-id=393119","summary":"Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. S eth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse. Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The applications and cost of nails made from wood Can plywood laminations do the job of sistering joists What's the best way to rebuild a staircase without replacing it 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 740 ➡️ Learn about Installing Double, Pocket, and Concealed Doors ➡️ 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":"Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2783,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fine-homebuilding-podcast-743152/episodes/740-wooden-nails-strengthening-joists-and-rebuilding-squeaky-stairs/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-743152/740-wooden-nails-strengthening-joists-and-rebuilding-squeaky-stairs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}