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Fly Through This Rendering of the FHB House Demo House
Check out the flexible front entry space and the open-plan kitchen/dining/living-room space.
Drywall Window Returns
Appearance and cost savings make drywall returns an attractive alternative to casings and wood extension jambs for thick walls.
Anti-Gravity Drywall Sander and Dust-Collection System
Festool Planex Drywall Sanding system works like an automatic pool cleaner—almost.
Specific Insulation for Specific Locations
From the foundation pour to the attic floor, insulation is a key component of the FHB House and any high-performance house.
Learning to Install Windows
Students do the tricky (and sticky) work of installing windows in the FHB House’s hi-performance wall assembly.
Stair Master
With just a little guidance, student craftsman produces a professional-looking stair finish.
Fiberglass Batts Help Solve the Moisture Problem for the FHB House
CertainTeed SmartBatts allow moisture to enter and leave the wall cavity appropriately.
Sourcing Building Materials for the FHB House
Fine Homebuilding editors talk about how the demonstration-house project was sourced and sponsored.
Siding and Trim with Modern Materials
A poly-ash siding material offers stability, long-term durability, and paint adhesion.
Interior Painting
I planned to sub out the painting but the workflow directed me to tackle the job with students' help.

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