Season 8 -

Dream Garage and Boat Storage

Marstons Mills, MA
This innovative and functional post-and-beam barn structure is designed to provide space to store and work on boats and cars. The story centers around creating a state of the art, ergonomically efficient, well-lit, and safe environment.

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	Project Introduction Video Clips (HA0814) View show summary

	Reviewing the Dream Garage Project Plans Bob and Ryley review the architectural plans for the "Dream Garage". Features, such as the various storage areas and window elements, are discussed as well as the project's post and ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of Osterville, Massachusetts Bob tours the local town of Osterville and discusses it's strong fishing history. He meets with Bill Cook of America's Cup fame to showcase his award winning house and yachting ... Watch video and view full description
	Excavating and Building the Foundation Bob visits the start of the new foundation. The soil componants are discussed and the digging begins. Once the excavation is complete the forms are assembled. Watch video and view full description


	Working on the Foundation Video Clips (HA0815) View show summary

	Discussing the Poured-in Insulated Concrete Form System Bob meets with Larz Anderson from Owens Corning to discuss the Lite-Form Insulating System used in the garage's foundation. A poured-in-place concrete wall system, the forms are pre-assmebled and tied ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Automobile Collection at the Heritage Plantation Bob meets with Bob Rogers of the Heritage Plantation, situated in Sandwich, Massachusetts. They discuss the post and beam Shaker Round Barn that houses the Josiah K. Lilly, III automobile ... Watch video and view full description
	Pouring Concrete for the Foundation Bob and Ryley discuss the concrete that is being poured into the Styrofoam forms for the foundation. Modern concrete trucks hold eleven to twelve yards, whereas older ones held nine, ... Watch video and view full description


	More Foundation Work Video Clips (HA0816) View show summary

	Discussing the Hydronic In-floor Radiant Heating System Bob meets with mechanical contractor, Frank Iadarola to watch the installation of the Heatway hydronic radiant heating system in the slab of the automotive side of the "dream garage". The ... Watch video and view full description
	Historic Windmill Tour Bob tours the "Old East Mill" at the Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, MA. Moved from it's original location in Orleans, MA, and restored, the post-and-beam windmill is an excellent example ... Watch video and view full description
	Termite Prevention Bob and Ryley meet with exterminator Dean Bailey of Fowler and Sons of Hyannis, MA to discuss termite control in and around the garage. Dean explains the pesticide used. Watch video and view full description
	Pouring the Concrete Floor Concrete contractor Shawn Doyle is on hand to review the techniques used in pouring the concrete floor of the garage. A laser levels is used to ensure an accurate level ... Watch video and view full description


	Framing the Garage Video Clips (HA0817) View show summary

	Framing the Barn Bob confers with Paul Pacella from Maine Post and Beam of Cape Cod about the framing of the barn. Paul demonstrates the various saws used to square the lumber and ... Watch video and view full description
	Lumber Mill Tour Bob tours the Ralph A. Esty & Sons Lumber Corporation in Groveland, MA. Operations Manager Ken Monoco explains the process of aquiring and milling the lumber. The logs are scanned ... Watch video and view full description
	Discussing the Garage Framing and Selecting a Garage Door Bob and Ryley review the plans and progress of the post-and-beam storage building, and choose doors for the end of the building. Framing continues and Bob discusses the various joints ... Watch video and view full description


	Framing and Decking Video Clips (HA0818) View show summary

	Placing the Engineered Wood Glulam Roof Ridge Beam Bob confers with Paul Pacella of Maine Post and Beam over the cutting and placement of the engineered wood glulam ridge beam for the barn. Watch video and view full description
	Discussing How Glulams are Manufactured Bob visits the Willamette Industries glue laminated facilities in Eugene, Oregon, for a tour with General Sales Manager Steve Killgore to learn first-hand how glulams are manufactured. Watch video and view full description
	Cutting Joists using 17th Century Construction Techniques Bob is joined by Pret Woodburn from Plimouth Plantation who shows how mortise-and-tenon joinery was cut back in the 17th and 18th centuries. Watch video and view full description


	Insulating the Garage Video Clips (HA0819) View show summary

	Installing Insulspan Structural Insulated Panels Bob and Ryley check out the Insulspan panels with Frank Baker from Insulspan. The Styrofoam panels save steps in construction since they include structural stability, insulation, sidewall, and interior drywall. ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Ainsworth Lumber Mill Bob meets with Michael Ainsworth at the Ainsworth Oriented Strand Board Mill in Canada for a tour of one of the most modern OSB factories in the world. The mill ... Watch video and view full description
	Salvaged Door Installation Bob and Ryley install a salvaged door on the new addition. Because the door has no casings they can go ahead and attach it to the frame. Ryley first shims ... Watch video and view full description


	Exterior Trim and Siding Video Clips (HA0820) View show summary

	Vinyl Window Installation Bob meets with Bob Ryley and installs a vinyl-clad Pella awning window with pre-assembled exterior trim. Watch video and view full description
	Working With the Exterior Trim Bob meets with Bob Ryley and creates a new/old overhang detail with eyebrow returns and cedar plywood siding. Watch video and view full description
	Plywood Testing Facilities Tour Bob takes a tour of the American Plywood Association testing facilities with Tom Williamson, the Executive Vice President of Engineered Wood Systems. Tom explains the various wood tests to Bob. ... Watch video and view full description


	Skylights and Metal Roofing Video Clips (HA0821) View show summary

	Installing Velux Skylights Bob Works on the installation of a Velux roof window installed in a metal shingle standing seam roof with Wayne Quarles. Watch video and view full description
	Standing Seam Metal Shingled Roof Installation Bob intalls a standing-seam metal shingled roof with roofing contractor Dean Fraser. Used primarily on agricultural buildings and in the northern climates, the metal roof is excellent at shedding snow ... Watch video and view full description
	Hanging Drywall Inside the Skylight Bob interviews drywall contractor Mark Richardson, as he hangs drywall inside a skylight and attaches the corner bead, then applies a filler coat of Dura-Bond. Watch video and view full description


	Installing Protective Features Video Clips (HA0822) View show summary

	Installing a Fire Sprinkler System A Grinnell commercial-type sprinkler system is installed in the garage and Bob gets a quick history of the fire sprinkler concept. Bob also gets a few tips on installing a ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing a Lightning Rod The lightning rod system installed on the Dream Garage by J & G Lightning Protection, inc. of Pittsburgh, PA will draw the lightning towards it and give it a safe ... Watch video and view full description
	Discussing the Home Security System Bob discusses the wireless alarm system that is being installed in the garage. Becuase the building will often be unoccupied, the alarm also acts as a monitor for fire sprinkler ... Watch video and view full description


	Installing a Staircase and Paneling Video Clips (HA0823) View show summary

	Landscaping Plans Bob talks with horticulturist Ruth Foster about landscaping for the barn. Ruth explains a few techniques used to assist in drainage and weed control. She outlines the plants she has ... Watch video and view full description
	Building Wooden Stairs Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley cut and install stairs leading to the garage's storage area. Starting with the stringers, Bob and Ryley secure the framework and add the risers and ... Watch video and view full description


	Heating and Lighting Video Clips (HA0824) View show summary

	Installing Garage Door Openers Carl Redhead is on hand to help install the garage door openers on the automotive end of the barn. Carl explains the various brackets and beams used to mount the ... Watch video and view full description
	Discussing the Radiant Heat and Hot Water Boiler John Marran of Energy Kinetics and heating expert Frank Iadarola review the System 2000 boiler system that will supply heat to the hydronic floors and units at either end of ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing Track Lighting Track lighting is installed in the garage portion of the barn. Bob reviews the hardware, bulbs and mounting techniques used. New acrylic filters are used to reduce weight and ... Watch video and view full description


	Setting Up the Workshop and Garage Video Clips (HA0825) View show summary

	Staining the Interior Bob and painting contractor Milo Moran roll solid stain inside the boat barn on the yellow pine plywood walls. While stain is not usually used on inside walls, a single ... Watch video and view full description
	Speed-Rail� Hardware Stair Rail Construction Bob and Ryley install a railing for the stairs to the storage area. They use Speed-Rail� hardware from Hollaender which is typically used in commercial applications. With its slip-on design ... Watch video and view full description
	Talking Indy Race Cars with Lyn St. James 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Lyn St. James visits the Dream Garage to share her automotive expertise with Bob. Together they look under the hood of lumberman Tony ... Watch video and view full description


	Barn Tour Video Clips (HA0826) View show summary

	Review of the Post-and-Beam Barn This is the final visit to the post-and-beam barn project, for a grand tour and a review of some of the great features installed over the last thirteen weeks. Bob ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Completed Boat Barn Bob takes a close look at the boat barn part of the building. He highlights a few of the interior features including the lighting and mechanical systems. Ryley builds a ... Watch video and view full description
	Heavy-Duty Metal Shelving and Preparing the Boat for Winter Storage In the loft, we put together a metal shelving system from InterMetro that's sturdy enough for industrial use. The boat arrives on a hydraulic trailer and is prepped for winter ... Watch video and view full description

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Dream Garage and Boat Storage

Project Introduction Video Clips

Working on the Foundation Video Clips

More Foundation Work Video Clips

Framing the Garage Video Clips

Framing and Decking Video Clips

Insulating the Garage Video Clips

Exterior Trim and Siding Video Clips

Skylights and Metal Roofing Video Clips

Installing Protective Features Video Clips

Installing a Staircase and Paneling Video Clips

Heating and Lighting Video Clips

Setting Up the Workshop and Garage Video Clips

Barn Tour Video Clips