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Choosing Standing-Seam Metal for Roof and Wall Cladding
Standing-seam metal panels offer flexibility, style, and durability for the siding and roof of a new house.
Third-Party Blower-Door Test Pays Off
Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.
Well Connected
The sprawling "connected farmstead" was once a common way of building homes and barns in northern New England.
The California FHB House Air-Sealing and Insulation in Pictures
Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
Camouflaging Gutters and Hiding Downspouts
Clever flashing, thoroughly sealed downspouts, and custom channels behind the siding make the rain-management details all but disappear on the California FHB House.
Installing Standing-Seam Roofing and Cladding
Carpenters adapt their tools and water-shedding strategies to work with standing-seam steel panels.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home
Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
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Windows and Doors Are Critical to a Tight House
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