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Attaching Steel Uprights (HA0512)


The custom made steel uprights that will support the weight of the greenhouse arrive and are attached to the foundation, and rigid insulation is also added to retain heat even in the dead of winter. Bob takes a walk down Boston's Commonwealth Avenue for a look at two upscale solariums from the last century, at Burrage House and Webster House.

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Attaching Steel Support Beams to the Foundation

The structural steel supports are delivered and Bob discusses their unique construction. Ryley drills the necessary holes and the supports are fastened to the foundation.
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Burrage House and Webster House Tours

Bob takes a walk down Boston's Commonwealth Avenue for a look at an upscale solarium from the last century at Burrage House and Webster House.
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Insulating the Foundation

Bob and Ryley insulate the foundation of an attached solar greenhouse. They use 2-inch-thick Dow styrofoam (extruded polysytrene) around the inside perimeter and across the entire soil surface. This area ...
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