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Rhode Island 2016

The 2016 FHB House is energy-smart, connected, healthy, and durable. It’s small and sensible. Most of all, it’s a valuable model home, meant to educate designers and builders who aspire to create high-performance houses that are exceptional in their quality, comfort, and style.

FHB House Footing Pour

Performance building starts at grade level.

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Although most people focus on wall and attic/roof insulation, energy-efficient construction is a whole-house concept, and it starts at the foundation. In this short video, builder Mike Guertin discusses the details that will ensure the FHB House foundation won’t become a weak link in the overall performance of this new house.

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  1. CT_Yankee | Nov 21, 2016 01:43pm | #1

    Somewhat misleading title - could have been better titled "Frost-Protected Footing".

  2. R789 | Nov 21, 2016 03:13pm | #2

    So, is the video still available? Won't run on Safari browser?

  3. user-2914737 | Nov 21, 2016 03:15pm | #3

    Video doesn't play on Firefox either.

  4. MikeAlterio | Nov 21, 2016 05:01pm | #4

    Sorry for the viewing problem. We initially posted a low resolution version of the video, and today I swapped that out to put in an HD version. I think you tried to play the video during the transition. It should be fine now. Thanks!
    -- Mike Alterio, FHB Web Producer, [email protected]

  5. Martinho | Apr 08, 2017 08:41pm | #5

    Hi,I live mass I am building a walkout to protect my basement door from flood it's 6x6 . So I can do the same design as you are since I do not want to dig 40 inches to frost line?

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