
#685: Patching Drywall, Adding Air Barriers, and Rotting Walls
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Pel says shares a NY Times story describing the challenges of being a legit contractor.
Eric asks how to fix the drywall above his shower unit. Chris wonders if there's an easy way to add an air barrier above his tongue-and-groove ceiling. Mike is trying to fix a wall rotted by a patio poured against it.
Tune in to Episode 685 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- How to patch drywall subject to wetting
- Stopping air movement through a paneled ceiling
- Hot to fix a wall that with concrete poured against it
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