Additions

See how this old 1950s shingle roof was transformed and replaced with an exposed-fastener metal roof and new overhang size.

Jon explains the critical points that determined the layout and his use of LVLs and a custom bracket.

A renovation of a late-1800s carriage house brought to back to life a building that had sat abandoned for decades.

Jon Beer explains the challenges and plans for transforming his small and dark 1950s ranch house into a spacious home for a future family.

This year, the 2023 Fine Homebuilding House showcases a complete remodel and energy retrofit of a previously abandoned home.

FHB House New York aims to empower the building community with the information needed to retrofit homes with the most efficient and resilient assemblies, systems, and materials.

Induction cooking, battery pack adapters, HVAC in the attic, bath fans, exterior trim, health benefits of fireplaces, and basement air- and water-management.

Rob talks about the two-story addition to his home.

Woven stabilization mats (used for roadbeds) keep mud outside a house being remodeled.

With this renovation, the goal was to take the space occupied by a little-used second-floor deck adjacent to an art studio and incorporate it into the rest of the postmodern shingle-style house built in 1995.