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Storm-Ready Vinyl Roof Soffits
Bob looks at storm-ready features on the Punta Gorda house, starting with the front door that is outswinging with a stop to prevent blow-in. He ... |
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Strong Roofs
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Structural Adhesives to Strengthen Roof Sheathing
Most existing houses contain a weak link in the connection of the roof sheathing to the rafters or roof trusses. This makes them vulnerable to ... |
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Supervise the Work on Your Home
It’s important to oversee the work that is done on your home. Start with a contract that protects you and your pocketbook. Then follow simple ... |
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Termite Damage and Dry Rot in the Naples Home
Bob confers with contractor Al Stouse about the dry-rot and termite damage on the overhangs. Next Bob helps Steve Stouse build and install new ... |
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The Building Envelope
Building science consultant Steve Easley joins Bob Vila to discuss a few of the key elements that help our home in the desert beat the heat. ... |
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The Roofing Process: The Basics
While no two roofing jobs are exactly alike, all share one basic premise: when completed it cannot leak. |
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Thermospa Rooftop Retreat
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Neighborhood |
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Tour of I'On Architecture
The neighborhood of I'On is built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Bob shows us some of these variations throughout the ... |
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Tour of the Home Exterior
Bob and architect Greg Rochlin tour the exterior of this season's project, Bob's own 100-year-old shingle style home in Cambridge, Mass. Bob notes ... |
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Tour of the Waldun Forest Products Shingle Factory
Bob travels to British Columbia and tours the Waldun Forest Products Company shingle manufacturing plant with Jack Davidson, manager of the Cedar ... |
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Touring Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts
Tina Packer, president of Shakespeare & Company, gives Bob a tour of the grounds of the Spring Lawn Mansion in Lennox, Massachusetts. She points ... |
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TPO Rubber Slate Roof Installed on Victorian-Style Roof
House eleven of the Elmwood project. A new kind of rubber slate is applied to the entire roof. |
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Tubular Skylights: Installation Basics
Easy installation and no-cost lighting makes tubular skylights an easy alternative to traditional roof windows. |
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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation
The insulating barrier under the roof protects against heat loss and air infiltration. Deciding which type of insulation to use depends on where ... |
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Using Roof Ties to Secure a Roof Against Hurricane Uplift
Randy Shackelford of Simpson Strong-Tie joins Bob on site at the storm-ready house in Punta Gorda, Florida. Shackelford looks at an assortment of ... |
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Velux Ventilating Skylights
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Vent Pipe Installation
A vent pipe is installed in the ranch's roof. A hole is cut and a shield added to created a weather tight seal around the pipe and roof shingles. ... |
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Wayland Roof Removal
Cutting through the roof sheathing with a circular saw, once the pieces are cut they can be removed in small pieces. Then the rafters and some of ... |
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Wet Basements
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