Traditional-Looking Clapboard Siding
Boral TruExterior Siding & Trim will stand up to the weather without moisture concerns.
Installing Vinyl-Frame, Triple-Glazed Windows
These quality windows offer warmth, no condensation on the interior, and somewhat higher R-values.
High-Performance ERV
Because an ERV transfers moisture as well as heat, it will reduce the humidity of incoming air during the air-conditioning season.
Comfort Dictates Heating and Cooling
Because the FHB House is a spec house, the builder is especially concerned about homeowner comfort.
Triple-Pane Windows Balance Performance and Cost
These windows are warmer to sit next to in winter, and they eliminate condensation on the interior surface.
Built for Comfort: Envelope and Mechanical Decisions
Although keeping costs low informs decisions about the envelope and mechanical systems, homeowner comfort gets the final say.
Exterior Trim Painting
Holding off on the roofing saves time painting.
Trimming the Windows
Preassembled Boral trim is pocketed screwed together.
Installing Boral TruExterior Trim for the First Time
Production builders try the composite building material and compare its workability to traditional wood options.
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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