Jerry says to look for hazardous materials when considering fixer-uppers. Ryan asks about building Larsen trusses. Daniel asks if there’s a place for AI in construction. Ian, Brian and Patrick help listeners with their building questions and talk about what’s new in the world of residential construction and Fine Homebuilding.   Tune in to <a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/07/11/podcast-episode-693-hazards-in-old-houses-building-larsen-trusses-and-ai-in-construction"> Episode 693</a> of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  <ul> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> What are Larsen trusses and how to build them</li> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> Hazardous materials that might be found in a fixer-upper</li> <li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"> Figuring out how AI can help build better buildings   </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/2025/07/11/podcast-episode-693-hazards-in-old-houses-building-larsen-trusses-and-ai-in-construction"> FHB Podcast 693</a> ➡️ Learn about the <a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/05/21/fhb-summit-2025-design-build-business"> Fine Homebuilding Summit</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.