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Chimney Details and Stone Veneer Siding

The team at the 2020 FHB House discusses why they saved an old stone chimney, and walks us through the details needed to add masonry veneer to a superinsulated house.
Redesigning a Cramped Attic Space

Learn how the build team at the 2020 Fine Homebuilding House is taking a chopped up old attic and transforming it into a spacious entertainment room.
Double-Stud Walls and Insulated Window Bucks

Senior editor Patrick McCombe is back at the 2020 FHB House remodel to learn about the wall-insulation details and see how to install triple-pane European windows.

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2020 Fine Homebuilding House Remodel Coming Soon!

Remaking a nearly century-old house to achieve net-zero energy and create an open floor plan for gathering with friends and family.
Introducing the 2019 Fine Homebuilding House

Join us as we document the design and construction of a traditional house in a New Urbanist community outside Louisville, Kentucky.
Exterior Finishes

Take a look at some of the key design details and materials used to clad the outside of the 2020 FHB House.
Prepping for Windows

The team at the 2020 FHB House builds ZIP R-Sheathing window bucks and installs Rockwool exterior insulation before the new windows go in.
Getting Interior Air-Barrier Details Right

Installation of the Intello Plus membrane on the inside of the third floor of the 2020 FHB House happens in conjunction with additional wall framing to get a good air-seal and to make room for lots of cellulose insulation.
Dealing With Fireplaces and Energy Efficiency

See how the team at the 2020 Fine Homebuilding House addressed existing fireplaces in order to meet Passive House standards.