#716: Shop Foundations, Steam Showers, and Sealing a Brick Crawlspace

Ian, Randy, and Patrick discuss home projects before addressing listener feedback about embodied carbon in new builds and Saddam Hussein's palaces before they taking questions about building steam showers and the right way to seal and insulate a brick crawlspace. Tune in to Episode 716 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Reducing the use of concrete in new builds for lower embodied carbon The right way to build and detail a steam shower to control water vapor Sealing and insulating a crawlspace in an old house 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 716 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please

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#716: Shop Foundations, Steam Showers, and Sealing a Brick Crawlspace is an episode from The Fine Homebuilding Podcast by Fine Homebuilding Magazine.

This episode is 45:29 long.

This episode was published on Dec 19, 2025.

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