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FHB House 2017: Design
The modified Cape / Farmhouse look fits the neighborhood, appealing to scale-downers and young families.
Reconsidering R-value Recommendations
Does the dropping cost of solar PV systems mean that it's more economical to just install more PV panels and skimp on insulation?
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.
FHB House Framing in Pictures — Roof System
Gussets and 2x4s make a deep-sloped ceiling for a thick layer of insulation.
FHB House Framing in Pictures — Walls and Floor
Thick walls designed for continuous, full-depth insulation at the floor joists work well for production building.
Triple-Pane Windows for Performance and Comfort
Mathews Brothers windows are high-performance and locally manufactured.
Exterior Trim Painting
Holding off on the roofing saves time painting.
Trimming the Windows
Preassembled Boral trim is pocketed screwed together.
FHB House 2017: Roofing
Oriented for solar and packed with 20 inches of insulation, the FHB House roof is the topper on this high-performance production home.

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