Josh Edmonds

Josh Edmonds is a Certified Passive House Consultant and builder. He is the managing partner at Simple Integrity LLC, a Cooperstown, N.Y.–based construction company specializing in high-performance homes and historic restorations. While managing a company has limited the time he can spend on-site, Josh still prefers the occasional days when he gets to work with his hands building projects. At the end of the day, his favorite part of the job is the team at Simple Integrity.

Making the Move to Multifamily
A high-performance single-family home builder shares tips from his early experience with two apartment buildings.
Mid-Wall Install
This time-tested installation method for flangeless windows ensures smooth operation and provides air, water, and vapor control.
Storage-Bin Solution
Organize your tools and hardware on the wall by hanging unused bins on this variation on a French cleat.
I-Beam to the Rescue
When a common remodeling project can't be accomplished with a common material, this builder turns to the strength of steel.
Chainsaw Retrofit and Energy Performance
Cutting off the eaves to carry the air and thermal barriers from the wall sheathing to the roof plane is an effective performance upgrade for some old homes.
Simple Air-Sealed Ceiling for a High-Performance Home
Building an airtight box before adding a roof creates a conditioned mechanical cavity, a safe work surface, and a platform for deep insulation.
High-Performance Raft Slab
This versatile frost-protected shallow foundation is adaptable for different wall systems and climates.
Insulating Foundations for Thermal Performance and Durability
Watch builder Josh Edmonds, scientist Neal Ezell, and the BS* and Beer KC discussion group's presentation on smart foundation-insulation strategies.
MDF Window Returns
This stronger, bench-built alternative to drywall returns gives windows a modern look with more rigidity and water resistance than gypsum wall board.
Site-Built Steel-Stringer Stairs
A carpenter's approach to simple, modern metal stairs.

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