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FHB House Video: A Heat-Pump Mechanical System and Prepping for Tile

With drywall up and trim carpenters and plumbers on site, we take a look at the ground-source heat pump used for quiet, efficient heating and cooling and the Schluter products used in the master bath before the porcelain tile goes down.
Framing for a “Hot Roof”

An unvented roof brings the attic space into the conditioned envelope.
Using Windsor Windows and Doors to Big Effect

Tall windows and a wide multipanel door are defining features.
FHB House Video: Traditional Architectural Details in a Modern, Energy-Efficient Package

As the Kentucky house begins to feel more like a finished home, we take a look at the modern door and historic-style brick veneer and windows before watching the spray-foam insulation go up in the walls and roof framing of the house.
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The History of Windsor Windows & Doors

Windsor has built a strong reputation of quality and value among architects, builders, contractors and homeowners.
FHB House Video: Maximizing a Small Footprint

A neighborhood plan and a narrow lot dictate choices for space and comfort in this new home.
Wall Framing and Sheathing

Insulated sheathing and 2x4 framing offer an economical alternative to 2x6s with no exterior foam insulation.
Sheathing the Floor System

Wet weather calls for tough, water-resistant subfloor materials.
Framing the Floor System

An engineered floor system with TJIs start the framing for the 2019 FHB House.
FHB House Video: A Custom Traditional House in a Planned Community

An aerial tour of this New Urbanism development near Louisville, Kentucky, highlights the focus on building a comfortable home in harmony with its neighborhood.