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First Look at Hardie Timberhue

Check out this Symbi Homes exclusive! Nicole is delighted to share that Symbi was selected by @jameshardie to prototype their new product, the TimberHue wood-look lap siding, shown here in the Weathered Oak finish at our Retro Rambler [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:27:25-04:00August 10th, 2025|

Reclaimed Floors Step-by-Step!

Check this out! Old hardwood flooring has more character and depth than new material. At Symbi Homes, we love thrifting for reclaimed wood at our favorite construction recycle warehouse @secondchanceinc where we found 1000sf of 2-1/4 red [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:37:48-04:00August 7th, 2025|

Pre-Drywall Leak Testing

Check this out! Want to build super comfortable and efficient high-performance homes? Don’t forget to test for air leakage BEFORE DRYWALL!! We use a @retrotec US5100 Blower Door System with the DM32X manometer and Retrotec AirTracer to [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:20:53-04:00July 11th, 2025|

Carbon Capture Powerhouse

Check this out! High quality cellulose insulation is our preferred product for thermal protection and sound attenuation for all of Symbi's homes. Made from recycled paper, @greenfibersanctuary is a carbon negative material that is more healthy, durable [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:18:45-04:00June 25th, 2025|

Retrofit Windows – Before and After

Check this out! Wow what a difference! Proud to be part of @pnnlab national pilot study for exterior insulation while residing. We are using 2.5” (R-16.7) @sikausa Rmax Thermasheath insulation and Energy Star Lifestyle @pellawindows. Advanced insulation, air sealing, comfort, daylight, [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:11:10-04:00June 19th, 2025|

RR Re-Siding Surprises

Check this out! Off to a not-so-great start with re-siding our Retro Rambler. Found significant water damage under the vinyl siding due to poor install 10+ years ago. Proper window flashing and water-resistant barrier are absolutely [...]

By |2025-09-09T10:11:48-04:00May 29th, 2025|

Profiles by Profile: Queen of Zero

Thank you to GE Profile for including Symbi Homes in their “Profiles by Profile” series. In this video, Nicole shares details about Queen of Zero, the importance of sustainable building, and why Symbi Homes loves GE [...]

By |2024-04-17T14:31:22-04:00February 27th, 2024|

A Modern Interpretation of the Victorian Porch

As framing continues at our Queen of Zero 2024 JLC Case Study project in Maryland, the unique architectural details of this Victorian-inspired home are coming to life. Nicole's most recent article highlights one such modification involving the [...]

By |2024-03-25T12:43:08-04:00February 26th, 2024|
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