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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,…
How to Provide Combustion Air for a Woodstove
A wood stove in an old, leaky house? No problem. Air consumed by the stove could easily be replaced via the abundant air leaks that most old houses had. In…
Can an Unvented Cathedral Ceiling be Insulated with Dense-Pack Rock Wool?
A homeowner building a house in Massachusetts asks for advice on insulating a cathedral ceiling
How to Lay Tile Over a Concrete Slab
Uncoupling membranes used between a tile floor and a concrete slab should prevent any cracks in the concrete from affecting the tile, but will it lower the thermal mass potential…
Patrick’s Barn: Siding Is Just Around the Corner
With the insulation and felt paper in place, we hope to start siding soon.
Choosing the Best High Performance Wall System
Planning a house for a cold climate, a builder weighs the merits of double 2x4 stud walls vs. 2x6 walls with exterior rigid foam insulation.
Windows in Historic Homes: Repair or Replace?
Historic preservation rules may prohibit the replacement of single-pane windows that contribute to energy losses. Are these edicts reasonable, or do they represent the triumph of tradition over common sense?
Patrick’s Barn: Wow! It’s starting to look like something
With insulation defining the space, the barn frame is starting to look like a building.
How to Build a ‘Perfect Wall’
Adding rigid foam insulation to the outside of the building reduces thermal bridging. Choosing the right insulation for the wall cavity is another question altogether

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