#657: Affordable New Builds, Backfilling Foundations, and Peeling Paint
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Builders Mike Guertin and Ian Schwandt help the FHB Podcast answer complex questions about affordable new construction, proper compaction around new foundations, and how to deal with peeling paint on a mountainside masonry wall.
Tune in to Episode 657 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- Strategies for making new homes affordable
- Properly compacting backfill around a new foundation for a patio
- Water movement through masonry and controlling peeling paint
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