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Precast Foundation System
Bob discusses a new foundation system that doesn't require a concrete truck on site. The base is levelled with crushed stone ... |
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Progress Report on the North Addition
Bob Ryley and Sam Daniel continue their progress report with the north addition of the governor's mansion. |
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Removing the Concrete Wall Forms and Planning the Plaster Finish
It has been nearly 12 hours since the concrete was poured on the Punta Gorda, Florida, storm-ready house. The crew from Solid ... |
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Reviewing the Footprint of the New Addition
Bob talks with homeowner Howard Brickman about the footprint of the new addition. The new space is 36 feet deep by 42 feet, ... |
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Sheathing and Raising the First Wall
Bob continues framing the affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts, with General Contractor Wes Lohr. Lohr begins by squaring ... |
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Squaring Walls
You can square up a wall before raising it by measuring from opposite corners. Assuming that both the top and bottom plates ... |
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Stem Walls, Slab, and Reinforcement for Concrete Walls
After seven days of steady rain, the crew is ready to pour the concrete for the foundation and slab at the Punta Gorda, ... |
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The Blown-In Blanket Insulation Process
Bob is joined by Mikde Hobson of Westchester Insulation as the crew prepares one of the Mashpee houses for insulation ... |
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Using a Plumb Bob
Professional builders use a plumb bob to make sure their walls are vertical. Here's how: Measure 2" away from the top of your ... |
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Wall Construction
There are three important concepts to remember for wind-resistant wall construction.
• Walls have to resist the uplift ... |
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Wall Raising
When lifting a wall section into position, the bottom of the wall can slip across the floor deck, and even fall off. If you ... |
