Tim Biebel

Tim Biebel has been vice president of Prudent Living since its founding in 2009. Prior to that, he worked in construction as a laborer and foreman on a wide variety of projects. He holds certifications from building organizations such as the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners and the Building Performance Institute.

Installing Electric Radiant Heat under a Tile Bathroom Floor
Schluter's Ditra-Heat adds warmth to an uncoupling membrane.
Crown Point Kitchen Cabinets Shine With Frameless Cabinets and Glass Doors
Installation features innovative toe kicks and continuous horizontal trim pieces.
Interior Wall Finishing With Trim-Tex Drywall Bead
Specialized beads and tapes speed up the drywall finishing process on cathedral ceilings and valleys.
FHB House 2017: Design
The modified Cape / Farmhouse look fits the neighborhood, appealing to scale-downers and young families.
FHB House 2017: Mechanicals
From minisplits to radiant heat, the 2017 FHB House mechanicals demonstrate reasonably priced principles of efficient design.
FHB House 2017: Siding and Trim
Using Boral's TruExterior Siding & Trim offers a sharp, clean look for the exterior of the house.
Thick-wall Insulation Strategy
A combination of spray foam and cellulose insulation meet the R-value targets and help air seal.
Running Ducting for an ERV
The Zehnder ventilation system relies on a lot of ducting tubes.
Minisplit System for a Happy Mother-in-Law
The system is sized for temperature control in each room.
Insulating Beyond the Code
The insulation that makes this FHB House energy efficient went way above and beyond code minimum.

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