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Straightforward construction, common materials, and low embodied carbon are just some of the benefits of this superinsulated assembly.

For small projects, you can save time and money if you form and pour all the concrete at once.

Fine Homebuilding Issue 322 is live! Find articles online about: - A Fine Finish for Wood Exteriors - Furnace to Heat Pump Retrofit - Windows Before Housewrap? - More Building Science Mistakes to Avoid - EV Chargers ....and much more.

Larry Haun began his building career at 17, helping to build his first house. In 1951, he joined his brother in a LA building boom that brought about rapid change in tools, materials, and methods. Learn more about Larry Haun and check out the content he has contributed to Fine Homebuilding, here.

Bits of framing advice the Fine Homebuilding editors all wish they'd known the first (and last) time they strapped on their tool bags.

When concealed spaces—between floor joists or wall studs, for instance—connect to other spaces around them, there’s a risk of fire and gases spreading through a home. The building code explains what fireblocking is meant to do, but it’s up to builders and inspectors to understand where fireblocking is needed, and this is often overlooked. #fireblocking #fireprevention #firesafety #firesafety code #code #buildingcode #homebuilding #homebuilder #building #homes #home #houses

Incorporate as many of these design considerations as possible to build a home that is accessible and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities - Fine Homebuilding

How Much Roof Venting Is Enough? Here's How You Figure It Out. -FineHomeBuilding #HomeOwnerTips #HomeImprovement

From not venting your bathroom to not venting your siding, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right.