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Windows and Doors Are Critical to a Tight House
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Staging a Construction Project for Multiple Labor Cycles
Setting up scaffolding for the duration of the job saves time on high-performance wall assemblies
Blower-Door Test Confirms High-Performance-Home Status
The air-sealing efforts pay off with Passive House–level airtightness
A split-system heat-pump water heater
Locating the compressor outdoors and using CO2 as the refrigerant eliminates some of the biggest concerns builders have with typical hybrid water heaters have.
Locally Sourced Shiplap Cedar Siding
Wood siding milled from trees on the family property adds character and a personal touch to a new home.
The California FHB House Framing in Pictures
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