The crew installs a Parallam beam in the living room and iron beams in the back masonry wall. Ron Gan and Bill Bauhs talk budget and convince Bob to renovate the basement as well, so we take a visit to the Pella Window factory in Pella, Iowa, to see how they can reproduce the special circle-head window in the basement.
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Ron Gan discusses the previously existing bearing wall and ceiling spans. With the wall removed, the crew then installs a Parallam beam, drastically increasing the size of the living room. Watch video and view full description
Bob tours the Pella Window factory in Pella, Iowa, to see how they can reproduce the special circle-head window for the basement of the project house. Watch video and view full description
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