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Radiant baseboard heating, from A.I.M. Radiant Heating, is installed in this episode.

Modern Colonial Project

Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing (HA1314)

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Mechanical systems are being installed throughout the house in this episode. Low-voltage Category 5 wiring for voice and data systems is being run in the home (see our " Getting Connected: Your Home and the Internet " feature for more information). Erling Andersen, of A.I.M. Radiant Heating , is on site to talk about the "Boiler Room in a Box" radiant heating system , and a new central vacuum system is being installed. At a separate location, Bob meets with Jeff Van Sloun to learn about Owens Corning's Basement Finishing System . Once the basement system is in place, a new Kahrs floating floor system is installed.

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	Installing a Central Vacuum System Ron Boffoli from Cape Cod Vacuum Supply is on site installing the components for a central vacuum system. Bob joins Boffoli as he secures a section of the system's plumbing ... Watch video and view full description
	Cat 5 Wiring: Home Wiring for Phone and Data Bob talks with electrician Henry Jordan about the Category 5 wiring that will carry both phone and data information. Jordon outlines the configuration of both the standard electrical outlets and ... Watch video and view full description
	Baseboard Radiant Heat Installation Bob is in the basement talking with Erling Andersen from A.I.M. Radiant Heating. A.I.M.'s "Boiler Room In A Box" has been installed and the baseboard tubing is being run throughout ... Watch video and view full description
	Basement Finishing System Installation An Owens Corning "Basement Finishing System" is being installed at the sister project house. Bob takes us through the framing process, which begins with steel studs. Metal studs are used ... Watch video and view full description
	Installation of Laminated Engineered Wood Floor System Work continues at the sister project house where a new Kahrs "Linnea" laminated floor system is being installed. Tim Colgan from Kahrs is on site with Bob to explain the ... Watch video and view full description