Listeners write in about choosing pipe material, finding a good contractor, charred timbers, and PV utility costs, and ask questions about venting metal roofing, air-sealing, and foundation drainage.

Paul explains his choice of water piping. Kyle suggests a way to find good builders. Bill Beleck discusses charring timbers. Vic shares his costs for grid-tied PV. Nick asks about venting his shop’s metal roof. Joe wants to air-seal his existing house. Jim’s wonders if his foundation drainage system was installed correctly.

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