Prepping for Windows
The team at the 2020 FHB House builds ZIP R-Sheathing window bucks and installs Rockwool exterior insulation before the new windows go in.
Getting Interior Air-Barrier Details Right
Installation of the Intello Plus membrane on the inside of the third floor of the 2020 FHB House happens in conjunction with additional wall framing to get a good air-seal and to make room for lots of cellulose insulation.
Dealing With Fireplaces and Energy Efficiency
See how the team at the Connecticut Fine Homebuilding House addressed existing fireplaces in order to meet Passive House standards.
Connecticut FHB House: Framing Changes and Construction Delays
Senior editor Patrick McCombe heads down to Greenwich, Connecticut, to get updates on the progress at the past year's featured remodeling project.
An Alternative Way to Install Roof Overhangs
While eave overhangs are typically built as part of the main roof framing, installing them as separate pieces offers better air-sealing opportunities.
Raising the Roof
A new gable scissor-truss roof creates more functional living space for this former attic.
Third-Floor Deck Framing
The team on the 2020 FHB House upgrades floor framing to support a heavier load.
FHB House Remodel 2020: Pre-Remodel Walkthrough
Take a look inside this old New England home and get some insight into the changes to come.
2020 FHB House Sneak Peek
Follow along as Fine Homebuilding captures the process of converting this drafty old house into an extremely energy-efficient family home.
2020 Fine Homebuilding House Remodel Coming Soon!
Remaking a nearly century-old house to achieve net-zero energy and create an open floor plan for gathering with friends and family.

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