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Should Rafters be Encapsulated by Spray-Foam?
Even experts continue to be confused about the permissible thickness of foam insulation sprayed onto the underside of a roof deck
Patrick’s Barn: Learning to Love Vinyl Siding
Encouraged by a super-tight budget, we decided to finish the exterior with vinyl.
Weighing the Merits of Spray-Foam Insulation
A homeowner looking to upgrade the insulation in his 90-year-old Cape is thinking about contracting for spray-in foam. But he's got conflicting advice from installers and wonders whether closed-cell or…
Can a Slab Foundation be Insulated Without Rigid Foam?
Energy efficient buildings typically incorporate insulation beneath their concrete slabs, and the go-to choice is sheets of rigid foam. Are there alternatives?
Patrick’s Barn: A Perfect Place for a Party
My son's sixth birthday party was the first use of our new space.
Patrick’s Barn: Siding for the Holidays
With some extra days off, we put up a lot of siding.
Does Super-Insulation Make Sense in New Orleans?
A winning design for an energy-efficient house in the Deep South sparks a conversation on whether high R-values can make a house harder to cool.
Top 10 Fine Homebuilding Videos of 2011
We produced a record number of how-to and tool-tip videos this year. Here are the ten most-watched episodes from the past 12 months.
Is a Masonry Heater the Right Choice for a Superinsulated House?
John Hess is planning to build a super-insulated house in New England, and is considering a masonry heater. These high-mass heaters require a fire only once or twice a day,…

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