Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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Out of Print • BUILDING BEYOND THE MAGAZINE’S PAGES

Contributors • THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

FROM THE EDITOR

Rules for mechanical rooms

GET A GRIP

Two tools, one clear picture

Stick with the good stuff

See it seated

Thermostat and then some

One Hip Joint • After improving the bathroom and bedrooms, an architect-home-owner decides to make the living-room ceiling the showstopper

Why CI? • Continuous insulation improves energy efficiency, comfort, and building durability. Learn the history and codes behind the practice.

A case for continuous interior insulation

A Slick System for Trimming Windows • Preassembled casings with applied extension jambs hide variations in wall thickness, ensure even reveals, and create tight-fitting joints

Foundation Water Management • Prevent wet basements and crawlspaces in new builds by directing water away from the house, installing foundation drains, and using waterproofing instead of dampproofing

Fire Protection for an Old House • A careful plan for adding sprinkler heads and routing pipe while protecting historic finishes turns a tricky retrofit into a workable one

HOUSES BY DESIGN • ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Guide to old-house maintenance

Strategies for new developers

Keep Craft Alive • CELEBRATING PASSION FOR BUILDING