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Building Masonry Walls (HA0513)


The greenhouse gets masonry walls built onto the foundation above grade, and work begins on the specially designed Parallam rafters that will support the glass roof and walls. Traveling to Indiana University, Bob takes a tour of their educational greenhouses: the older Jordan Hall and the newly completed, computer controlled Hilltop Gardens.

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Cold Weather Brick Laying

The bricklayers are on hand to dress up the foundation. Bob notes the "anti-freeze" that has been added to the concrete to compensate for the cold weather installation and discusses ...
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Indiana University Greenhouse Tour

Bob interviews Don Burton from Indiana University as he tours a 1955 state-of-the-art greenhouse. He then tours a modern state-of-the-art greenhouse under construction at the University.
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Installing the Rafters

The architect visits for an update and Bob and Ryley begin installing the Paralam rafters. Ryley discusses the construction and preparation of the high-pressure man-made rafters.
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