Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In episode 705 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Austin writes in with questions about plans for a 12×20 outbuilding in New Brunswick, Canada. Specifically, Austin wants to know about the pros and cons of using ZIP R-Sheathing versus traditional sheathing and housewrap. They’re having trouble finding ZIP R-Sheathing locally and wonder if that’s because of climate suitability, contractor preferences, or something else. The podcast crew weighs in.

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