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This blog post first appeared in two issues of Fine HomeBuilding Magazine: Issues 321 and 322. Part of a series that included 17 short articles written by 7 different authors. My first contribution appeared in the letters and reader feedback section of the February/March issue, titled “The biggest mistake of all?” You can read that post here.
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This post first appeared on the Green Building Advisor Website.
Work on the “barndominium” project is nearly complete after 18 months of construction. You can read parts 1-5 here on GBA (linked at the bottom of this post) and on this blog, links to the right labeled Barndominium Project. This final post will discuss mechanical systems, blower door numbers, along with the challenges and benefits of this type of building method.
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