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Designing and Pouring an Insulated Slab
See how to detail the footings, sub-slab insulation, vapor barrier, and sill plates for a simple, cost-effective slab-on-grade foundation.
Podcast Episode 59 — Misadventures in Roofing
Modern cabins, ventilation, and building a foundation on piers.
Prepping for Radon
A few hundred dollars of prevention can save future headaches.
Foundation Insulation Strategy
Our system has evolved as we've driven down costs while maintaining performance.
A Slab Appeals to Potential Buyers
The FHB House team finds a balance between improved performance and construction costs.
An Infill Development Comes With Constraints
Small adjustments made to the preexisting site plan were driven by the goal that each home be net-zero ready.
Podcast Episode 57 — Remodeling a Snowy Mountain Home
Also, are footings for an existing garage foundation a good idea?
Saving a Stone Foundation
Dry the soil next to the foundation to prevent or slow further erosion.
Tiny House in New Orleans
These homes were inspired by "shotgun houses" that were first built in New Orleans around 1850.
Vacuuming Footings
A shop vacuum does a great job of sucking up loose dirt.

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