Steve describes the problems and fixes for masonry chimneys. Alex thinks his ridge vent is mistakenly blocked. Jordan and Katherine ask about buying fixer-uppers. Kerry wonders if he should flash a deck ledger with a drainage space.   Brain and Ian help Patrick answer listener questions about vapor retarders under ridge vents, potential profits and pitfalls from fixer-uppers, and best practice for flashing ledgers spaced from the wall for drainage.       Tune in to Episode 688 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: <ul> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> Should there be a vapor- or air-control material under ridge vents</li> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> Buying a new home far from your current home </li> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> Do you need flashing when deck ledgers have drainage spaces</li> </ul>  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at <a href= "mailto:fhbpodcast@taunton.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">fhbpodcast@taunton.com</a>.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: <a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/06/06/podcast-episode-688-obstructed-ridge-vent-buying-fixer-uppers-and-flashing-ledgers"> FHB Podcast 688</a> ➡️ Sign up for an <a href= "https://subscribe.finehomebuilding.com/loading.do?omedasite=FHB_landoffer"> All Access Membership</a> or the <a href= "https://shop.finehomebuilding.com/products/2024-fine-homebuilding-archive-downloadable-version">  2024 Fine Homebuilding Archive</a> ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW160084753 BCX0" href= "https://www.instagram.com/finehomebuilding/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> • <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW160084753 BCX0" href= "https://www.facebook.com/FineHomebuildingMagazine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> • <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW160084753 BCX0" href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@finehomebuilding" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a> • <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW160084753 BCX0" href= "https://www.pinterest.com/fhbmagazine/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Pinterest</a> • <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW160084753 BCX0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/finehomebuilding" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.