#743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim Screws for Doors and Windows

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast by Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Jun 26, 202655:28Technology

John says that listening the FHB Podcast has him mildly terrorized. Bob wonders about using a post and manufactured earth anchor for raising his bat house. Paul is concerned that his old building's bricks are unsound. Za...

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