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#689: Basement Garages, Compact ERVs, and Safer Paint Stripper
June 13, 2025 · 49 min

Greg describes radon control system for a stone foundation. Ground water and radon expert Guy describes a typical radon-control system. Matt asks how to improve the airtightness of his basement garage. Alec asks about spot ERVs. The crew talks about recent changes to paint stripper formulas.  

  

Tune in to Episode 689 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

Controlling radon in new and old houses   Effective air-sealing and insulation for tuck-under garages  Are safer paint strippers as effective as methylene chloride 

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