BPC Net-Zero Energy Home Project Subject of Series in Fine Home Building Magazine

An 80-year old home in Connecticut getting a deep energy retrofit and whole-house green renovation by BPC Green Builders is the subject of an ongoing series of articles in Fine Home Building Magazine.

Join BPC project manager, Albert Jensen-Moulton and the editors of Fine Home Building magazine as this Net-Zero Energy home progresses.

Article 1:

“Remaking a nearly century-old house to achieve net-zero energy and create an open floor plan for gathering with friends and family.”

Article 2:

“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.”

Article 3:

“Cladding and Exterior Design: Architect Elizabeth DiSalvo and builder Albert Jensen-Moulten show us some of the unique materials and finishes used on the roof and exterior walls of the 2020 FHB House.”

Article 4:

“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.”

Article 5:

“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.”

Article 6:

“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.”

Article 7:

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.

Article 8:

“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.”

Book mark this page and come back for links to new articles the series as they are published.