Josh Salinger

Nov 11, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Josh Salinger |Abby Cote

Josh Salinger describes the evolution of the Phius standard, which adapts passive house design principles to diverse climates in North America, making energy efficiency more accessible without imposing excessive costs. Salinger points out that today’s passive buildings achieve high performance with less material and simpler designs, prioritizing healthy indoor air and resilience against environmental challenges.

Jul 12, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Josh Salinger |Abby Cote

Continuous exterior insulation (CEI) is an added layer of insulation installed to the outside of the structural sheathing. The material options for CEI range from rigid foam to mineral wool to wood-fiber boards, and all have their own specific characteristics and advantages. There are also many ways to install CEI and integrate windows and doors, flashings, rainscreens, siding, and trim.

Sep 27, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Charles Bickford |Chuck Bickford |Josh Salinger

TinySeedling is repairing/renovating a historic Craftsman-era house and asks, “Is it possible to replace rotten overhang boards … without removing the roofing? I believe the boards are tongue-and-groove, but am not certain yet.”That’s the subject of this FHB Forum Spotlight.

Jul 19, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Josh Salinger

Our design-build firm strives to make our operations as low-impact as our homes. So when we were in need of a new truck, we weren’t interested in purchasing a fossil fuel–powered vehicle. We opted instead for the new Ford F-150 Lighting, one of Ford’s latest offerings in the EV market. It has turned out to be a perfectly capable solution for our company, while also offering benefits beyond what a typical truck can offer.

Feb 28, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Josh Salinger

One of the hot topics at this year’s International Builders’ Show was electrification. And with good reason—electrifying homes is a great way to get buildings ready to take advantage of an increasingly clean power grid. But managing the demands of electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, induction ranges, and solar tie-ins can be a challenge, and panel replacements are going to become the norm as more homeowners take advantage of electrification incentives.