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#694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

#694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

Update: 2025-07-18
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Ian and Randy join Patrick in talking about how a lack of makeup air limits ventilation effectiveness and why a builder might install seven minisplits in a typically-sized home.  They talk about the challenges of add-a-level additions and how to keep the water out during construction.

  

Tune in to Episode 694 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • Effective ventilation using bath fans 
  • The pros and cons of using minisplits for heating and cooling 
  • Off-site panels and modules for add-a-level additions 

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

 

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#694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions

#694: Bath Fans, Too Many Minisplits, and Second-Story Additions