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Energy-collecting solar panels are installed on the metal roof of the Norwell addition.

Building an Addition for an Elderly Parent Project

Metal Roofing, Solar Roof Panels, Siding, and Trim (BV0224)

The Norwell house is closed in, so work can begin on the roof. Because the weather is cold now that the roof is ready, homeowner Howard Brickman decides to install a special underlayment that will allow the roof to breathe and clear any attic moisture that might build up. A peel-and-stick membrane is then applied to keep exterior moisture out before the Galvalume standing-seam metal roof is installed. Galvalume’s steel and aluminum mix prevents rust and deterioration at cut edges. The roof is finished with a set of photovoltaic panels that will absorb the sun’s energy and send it to a basement inverter that turns it into usable AC power for household electricity. The power is stored and, should there be too much for household use, sent back to the power utility for a credit that actually rolls back the meter at the home. For all energy sent to the power company, there is a rebate given to the homeowner to offset energy spending. The closing in of the house is completed with fiberglass-framed windows that feature low-e glass, a slim-profile sash, dual-operation sash that go up from the bottom or down from the top, and a tilt-in design for easy cleaning. Once the house is closed in, the core humidity in the building materials is logged and the moisture is sucked out to dry the house before walls are installed and mold has a chance to take hold. Outside they prepare to attach fiber cement siding and cellular PVC molding that will last without painting and can be profiled on site.

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• Norwell, MA

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Additional Show Information
• Building a metal roof
• About Roofs
• Roofing Underlayments
• Energy-Efficient Windows
• About Low-E Coatings
• About Photovoltaics
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	Preparing Surface for Installation of Galvalume Metal Roof Bob makes his fourth visit to the home in Norwell, Massachusetts, where an addition is being put on a Colonial home. The project has involved the use of insulated concrete ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing Solar Panels to Generate Electricity Photovoltaic panels are being installed on the roof. Bob talks with Jeff Wolf from groSolar about the photovoltaic panels. As sunlight hits the panels, electricity is generated from the photons. ... Watch video and view full description
	Pella Energy Star Rated Fiberglass Windows and Sliding Glass Patio Doors Once the roof is in place, the windows and sliding patio door in the back can be installed. The windows are from a new fiberglass window line from Pella, which ... Watch video and view full description
	Drying Out Construction Materials To Prevent Mold Growth Once all the windows are in place, drying out the interior of the addition can be addressed. This drying-out process has become a concern for builders all over the country ... Watch video and view full description
	Determining Moisture Content in Concrete Floors Bob talks with homeowner Howard Brickman about drying out of the new addition. Concrete can pose problems for the wood-floor installation business. Brickman's consulting business created a device that measures ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing Fiber-Cement Siding While the house is being dried out, the siding can be put in place. The furring strips are attached to the foam exterior with an adhesive foam. Fasteners are ... Watch video and view full description
	Fiber-Cement Siding Hardiplank, a product made of fiber cement, will be used for the siding. The planks are made of a mix of wood fiber and cement, which work well together. The ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing the Cellular PVC Trim on the New Addition The trim in New England houses has traditionally been made from pine or cedar. Bob talks with Kristen Baer of Azek Trimboards about their product, a cellular PVC trim made ... Watch video and view full description

Doors & Windows
• Pella - Impervia patio door and energy-efficient dual-sash windows

Floors, Stairs & Elevators
• Howard Brickman Consulting (Norwell, MA) - General contracting and project management

Heat, Ventilation & Cooling
• Water Out - Water and moisture removal from building materials and structures

Masonry & Faux Stone
• Powers Fasteners - Siding fasteners for masonry application
• SlabSafe - Concrete slab moisture monitoring system

Renewable Energy - Solar, Biomass, Wind
• groSolar - Photovoltaic roof panels and power inverter

Roofing & Siding
• Azek Trimboards - Exterior cellular PVC trim
• GAF - Deck-armor breathable roof deck protection and StormGuard film-surfaced leak barrier
• James Hardie - Hardiplank fiber-cement horizontal-lap siding
• MetalRoofingWholesalers.com - Galvalume standing-seam metal roof
• The Metal Men - Galvalume standing-seam metal roof installation

Structural & Framing
• HydroLab - Moisture monitoring and mapping in new construction
• ReddiForm Inc. - ReddiForm polystyrene, snap-together insulated forms for ICF construction

Tools & Workshop
• Todol Pur-Stick - Gun Foam construction adhesive

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