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Forever Home
Series Finale: Exterior Tour with Steve Baczek | Forever Home Ep: 14
In this final episode of the Forever Home series, architect Steve Baczek walks the exterior of the completed build, touring the driveway, garage, and accessibility features designed around a wheelchair-using occupant, including ramps, a dedicated entrance, and aligned basement access. He covers exterior trim choices, prefinished shingle siding, and synthetic decking, then moves through the screened porch, tiered patio, and upper deck built for outdoor living. Steve also touches on the home's airtightness numbers and solar array, explaining how a well-built envelope reduces the size of system needed to reach net zero. The episode closes with a look at practical details like outdoor showers, drainage, and equipment placement.
Be sure to watch all 13 episodes of the series for full context.
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Episodes
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.