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Raising the Walls (HA0304)


Special truss joists on the bedroom wing are installed, and Bob explains the advantages of Western balloon framing as the walls are raised. We take a trip to the breathtaking Lyndhurst mansion for a taste of Victorian high living in New York's Hudson River Valley.

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Laying the Decking for the First Floor

Bob Vila and Ryley review the preparation of the site prior to lying the decking. Ryley states that they started with a sill seal on top of the concrete ...
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Lyndhurst Mansion Tour

Bob visits with Suzanne from the National Trust for Historic Preservation at the breathtaking Lyndhurst mansion with over 40 rooms showcasing Victorian high living in New York's Hudson River Valley. ...
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Gable Addition Framing

Bob reviews the turret structure in the Martha's Vineyard Victorian. Bob, Ryley and crew then raise the gable wall in a modified western balloon frame.
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