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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Designing and Building an Efficient Slab-On-Grade Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 07:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are important considerations to keep in mind when building a slab-on-grade home with continuous insulation.]]></description>
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		<title>A Modern Texture With Historical Roots</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Petersen]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Outdoor Spaces]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Papyrus pavers combine a distinctive clay-like texture with a design inspired by ancient Egyptian paper, offering a modern twist on traditional concrete pavers.]]></description>
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		<title>The Twister</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/11/01/the-twister</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/11/01/the-twister#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floor Joists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rim Joists]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/11/01/the-twister</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This trusty tool is a great helper when it comes to straightening out warped lumber.]]></description>
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		<title>Mastering Floor Design and Construction: Tips from Industry Experts</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/16/mastering-floor-design-and-construction-tips-from-industry-experts</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/09/16/mastering-floor-design-and-construction-tips-from-industry-experts#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floor Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floor framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get expert floor framing tips on topics like design, choosing materials, installation, and more.]]></description>
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		<title>FHB Podcast Segment: Sealing a Floor Cavity in a Slab-on-Grade House</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/08/09/fhb-podcast-segment-sealing-a-floor-cavity-in-a-slab-on-grade-house</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Fine Homebuilding Podcast segment, the team offers advice on sealing a floor cavity with a moisture-infiltration problem.]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the Difference: Linoleum vs. Vinyl</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/23/whats-the-difference-linoleum-vs-vinyl</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/23/whats-the-difference-linoleum-vs-vinyl#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Higgins]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Floor Tiles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for inexpensive flooring, especially in a potentially wet area such as a kitchen or bathroom, you’re probably going to consider linoleum and vinyl]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Self-Leveler in Place</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/16/keep-self-leveler-in-place</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/07/16/keep-self-leveler-in-place#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Risberg]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors and Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roof Membranes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tile and Stonework]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When there are gaps in a soon-to-be-tiled subfloor, a self-adhered membrane applied on top will keep self-leveler from pouring through the cracks.]]></description>
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		<title>What is Balloon Framing? The Full Process Revealed</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/05/08/the-process-of-balloon-framing</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/05/08/the-process-of-balloon-framing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott McBride]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors and Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Framing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Whole House Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mudsills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Stud]]></category>
		<guid>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024/05/08/the-process-of-balloon-framing</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learn about balloon-framing construction techniques, including stud patterns and efficient assembly methods with minimal manpower and scaffolding.]]></description>
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		<title>Podcast 606: Foam Slabs, Gaps in Click Flooring, and Board and Batten Rainscreens</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/17/podcast-episode-606-foam-slabs-gaps-in-click-flooring-and-board-and-batten-rainscreens</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/11/17/podcast-episode-606-foam-slabs-gaps-in-click-flooring-and-board-and-batten-rainscreens#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick McCombe,Brian Pontolilo,Mike Guertin]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors and Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insulation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The crew hears from listeners about tight-fitting batt insulation, integrating HVAC equipment, and housing affordability. Discussion questions include foam insulation instead of a concrete slab, closing gaps in laminate flooring, and rainscreens under board siding.]]></description>
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		<title>Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/10/11/planning-and-prepping-for-basement-flooring</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2023/10/11/planning-and-prepping-for-basement-flooring#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Petersen]]></dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Basements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors and Coverings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water and Moisture Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basement flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Floors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor.]]></description>
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