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The 2020 Fine Homebuilding House is a complete remodel of a 20th-century home in New England. This project will take full advantage of the opportunities for air-sealing, adding insulation, and installing highly efficient mechanicals, resulting in a healthy, comfortable home that will achieve net-zero energy.

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  • House under construction surrounded by trees

    Insulating for Passive House Standards

    Learn how the team at the 2020 FHB House utilized Rockwool products to make the home more comfortable and efficient.

  • Stone veneer exterior

    Making a Wall a Focal Point With Stone Veneer

    Justin Fink shows off a wall on the latest FHB House clad in manufactured limestone by Eldorado Stone, and he walks us through the installation process.

  • Roof overhang

    Detailing the Wall-to-Roof Transitions

    Watch how the 2020 FHB House team creates a tighter building envelope by installing roof overhangs after the WRB.

  • Eldorado Stone veneer installation

    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.

  • attic rebuild

    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.

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    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.

  • Fireplace goes energy efficient

    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.

  • 2020 FHB House: Framing Changes and Construction Delays

    Senior editor Patrick McCombe heads down to Greenwich, Connecticut, to get updates on the progress at this year's featured remodeling project.

  • FHB House Remodel 2020: Pre-Remodel Walkthrough

    Take a look inside this old New England home and get some insight into the changes to come.

  • 2020 FHB House Sneak Peek

    Follow along as Fine Homebuilding captures the process of converting this drafty old house into an extremely energy-efficient family home.

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