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Forever Home
High-Performance Windows: The Details Everyone Misses - Forever Home - Ep. 8
Steve Baczek walks through high-performance window installation details with Matt Risinger at the Forever Home project. They cover rough opening dimensions, explaining the two-inch width and three-and-a-half-inch height additions for proper shimming and air sealing. Baczek details the rip sill approach, prioritizing durability over minor thermal efficiency losses, along with a cedar lap siding slope and back dam for water management. The team demonstrates Zip System integration and SIGA Fentrim tape application, using permeable tape on the exterior for moisture drying and impermeable tape inside for air sealing. The episode showcases Schuco UPVC windows and concludes with installing a thirteen-by-six-foot mulled unit.
Be sure to watch the first 7 episodes of the series for full context.
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Forever Home | Episode 3- Water & Thermal Management Down Under
Episode 3
Steve takes viewers to the foundation stage, showcasing Rockwool ComfortBoard 80 insulation, waterproofing techniques, and smart site drainage design. Through hands-on testing and building science insights, he explains how thoughtful detailing ensures a dry, durable, and energy-efficient foundation built to last for generations.
Forever Home | Episode 4- Floor Framing
Episode 4
Steve walks viewers through the essentials of floor framing, breaking down the materials, methods, and structural decisions that create a strong and efficient base for the home. With joists, LVLs, and subflooring going in on-site, he highlights the craftsmanship and engineering that ensure long-term performance in this coastal build.
