|
 |
A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation
A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work through the design details before ... |
 
|
 |
Advantages of a Precast Foundation System
Chris Vila joins Superior Walls’ Mel Zimmerman to talk about a few of the benefits of a factory-built foundation system. ... |
|
|
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 ... |
|
|
Backfilling the Basement Foundation System and Installing the Deck Supports
At the modular home site in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts Bob meets with Michael Shiels to discuss the backfilling ... |
|
|
Basement Access Doors
If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. Even with an existing home ... |
|
|
Blasting Bedrock to Create the Foundation
Bob meets with blasting contractor Alan Dyke and takes a close look at the drilling rig as Alan and his crew prepare the site ... |
|
 |
Blasting Stone
If you have stone ledges on your building site, you will need to hire a licensed blasting contractor before you dig a ... |
|
|
Bob Meets the Wayland Homeowner
Bob meets with homeowner Paul Paresky and tours the project. Expanding the lakefront home with a second floor addition will be ... |
|
|
Bob Visits Tim Allen’s Home
Tim the Tool Man Taylor shows Bob Vila his Home Improvements at his home near Detroit. Including the demo to make room for ... |
|
|
BobVila.com's Top 21 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2008
Bob Vila has been on the presidential campaign trail talking about energy efficiency. Now, BobVila.com shares 21 ... |
|
|
Building Code Check
Bob reviews the progress in the apartment renovation and discusses changes to the final project with the contractor and architect. |
|
|
Building Walls Using SIPs, Structural Insulated Panels
Bob visits the site to watch the crew lead by Steve Thompson of Premier Building Systems raise the SIPS walls and then talks ... |
|
|
Building with ReddiForm ICFs
Bob talks with Ron Ardres of ReddiForm about the ReddiForm insulated concrete form (ICF) system that was used for the ... |
|
|
Choosing Between a Poured Foundation or a Crawlspace
Bob's back at the Mashpee site where he meets with developer Joe Valle to discuss the foundation that is being poured. Valle ... |
|
|
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 ... |
|
|
Concrete, Block and Slab Foundations
Laying a proper foundation ensures that walls stay straight, the structure can maintain the loads placed upon it, and that a ... |
|
|
Constructing Custom Reccessed Bulkhead Door
Bob meets Larry Landers, who is working on the access to the old bulkhead, a trapdoor, essentially. The trapdoor is kept in ... |
|
|
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 ... |
|
|
Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation
Bob is with Tim Berky, the general contractor for the Rowley Victorian addition and kitchen remodel. He updates Bob on the ... |
|
|
Discussing Architecture and Building Strategies with the Contractors
We'll tour the coastal town of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and meet the contractors, Betsy and Kevin Kalman, and the other ... |
