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Second-Floor Air Barrier
The interior air barrier is installed before framing the interior walls.
Detailing Window and Door Openings
Thick walls mean tying together inner and outer rough openings.
Engineered Headers
Weyerhaeuser Parallam PSL beams are quick to install and offer strong support.
Site-Built Approach to Roof Ventilation
Dense-packed rafter bays need rigid vents.
Floor Framing Hung Off a Ledger
Hanging a floor system off balloon-framed walls isn't too different from platform framing.
Bringing Back Balloon-Framed Walls
This framing method helps create a more energy-efficient thermal envelope and air barrier.
Affordable Net Zero
This new home strikes a balance between improved performance and low construction costs.
FHB House is Part of a High-Performance Development
The 2017 FHB House is a part of an eight-house development of affordable, net-zero homes.
FHB House 2017: Introducing a Net-Zero, Production-Style Build
The Vermont project balances affordability and energy efficiency.
Foundation Insulation Strategy
Our system has evolved as we've driven down costs while maintaining performance.

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