DiscoverThe Fine Homebuilding Podcast#704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls
#704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls

#704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls

Update: 2025-09-26
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Doug says that ground water is regional. Hunter asks about the effectiveness of two radiant barriers. Michael inquires about insulating a 200 -year old stone farmhouse. Chris is considering a ceiling update in his family’s’ A-frame.

 

Grant and Mike help Patrick help listeners address updating old houses dating from the 1700’s to the 1980’s. Insulation, water management and maintaining the historic fabric of old buildings is considered.

 

Tune in to Episode 704 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • If one radiant barrier is effective, is two better 
  • Insulating masonry building without risking future problems
  • Improving the thermal performance of a former seasonal home  

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

 

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#704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls

#704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls