Cultured Stone is applied to the Modular Mountain Retreat's foundation, replicating the look of a natural stone wall.

Modular Mountain Retreat Project

Energy Efficient Heat, Column Deck Supports, and The Mount (HA1422)

In this episode, Bob updates the continuing progress on the Modular Mountain Retreat’s exterior. First up is the installation of Chadsworth Columns' PolyStone columns on the back deck support. These columns are custom manufactured to a homeowner’s specifications and are resistant to moisture and insects. Next, the Cultured Stone faux stone finish is completed on the foundation. Off site, Bob revisits Edith Wharton’s home, The Mount, in Lenox for a tour of the revived gardens. Back at the project house, the mechanical systems are being installed. Mark Gallivan from Sears and Brent Morin from Morin Mechanical are putting in the new Carrier HVAC system. Chris Vila's visits with Jack Frederick as he installs a Rinnai Continuum tankless water heater. The Continuum is a compact, on demand water heater only makes hot water only when there is a demand for it.

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	Reviewing the Modular Home's Exterior Bob Vila tours the modular home project in the Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts. Bob reviews the exterior skin products on the house. Starting with the multi-textural roof composed of ... Watch video and view full description
	Modular Home Front Porch Bob Vila takes a quick look at the sustainable mahogany front porch and deck. The decking, secured by stainless steel fasteners, can be stained or simply sealed depending on the ... Watch video and view full description
	Cultured Stone® Rear Facade on Modular Home Bob takes a closer look at the area under the rear deck of the modular home. The grade of the hill allows for a full height wall of Cultured Southern ... Watch video and view full description
	Decorative Support Columns on the Modular Home Bob meets with Jeff Davis of Chadsworth Columns to look at the structural columns supporting the rear deck of the modular home. The four-by-six treated wood timbers are encased in ... Watch video and view full description
	Tour of the Gardens at The Mount Bob ties the look of the stone lower façade of the Berkshire’s modular home to The Mount, famed author Edith Wharton’s home. Bob take a visit to Wharton’s Sunken ... Watch video and view full description
	Multi-Zone HVAC System Bob meets with Mark Gallivan from Sears HVAC and Brent Morin from Morin Mechanical Services to review the heating system installation at the modular home project. The high efficiency, state ... Watch video and view full description
	Tankless Hot Water Heater Chris Vila meets with Jack Frederick from Frederick/Gerahty to review the hot water heater. The Continuum unit from Rinnai is an instant-on unit that employs no holding tank. Water is ... Watch video and view full description

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