
#692: Introduction to Trade Work, Embodied Carbon, and Envelope Improvements
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Brian, Grant and Patrick hear about a renewed interest in trade education and consider carbon accounting in the Canadian Building Code before discussing envelope improvements for an old houses.
Tune in to Episode 692 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
- Does green accounting belong in building codes
- What are the risks of insulating a roof with rigid insulation
- The right way to approach envelope improvements in an old house
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