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Installing Cedar Shingles on a New Colonial
Bob meets with Keith Ball of Maibec to learn more the shingles selected for the modern Colonial. The shingles come with either a bleaching oil ...
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Installing Clapboard Siding on the Front Porch
Bob and contractor/carpenter Cortney Lofton install clapboard siding on the front porch of the bungalow. They reinforce the gable to correct an ...
Installing Copper Lined Gutters
Installing Copper Lined Gutters
Bob, Ryley, carpenter Danny Ruffini, and copper work specialist Fred Mitchell install custom fabricated copper-lined wood gutters on Bob's home. ...
Installing Dimensional Asphalt Shingles
Installing Dimensional Asphalt Shingles
Ryley and Dominic demonstrate installation of architectural grade dimensional asphalt shingles on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build house in ...
Installing Fire-Rated Wood Shingles
Installing Fire-Rated Wood Shingles
Bob, Ryley, and roofer Jay Sargent install fire-rated wood shingles. Bob discusses the treatment applied to the wood shingles to render them ...
Installing Manmade Slate Roofing Shingles from Hardislate
Installing Manmade Slate Roofing Shingles from Hardislate
Bob and Cortney Lofton demonstrate the installation of man-made slate roof shingles. Bob discusses the composition of the shingle and the ...
Installing Rain Gutters
Installing Rain Gutters
Bob and roofer Paul Morris demonstrate gutter installation techniques. Several pieces are assembled on site to hang the gutters including the ...
Installing Roof Shingles
Installing Roof Shingles
Bob reviews the varous elements of the roof, including the fascia, soffits and sheathing. The shingles are then applied in layers, adhearing to ...
Installing Standing Seam Copper Roofing
Installing Standing Seam Copper Roofing
Bob Fulmer from Harraseeket Restoration, Inc. joins Bob on the roof of the breezeway to install a double-lock standing seam copper roof. Before ...
Installing the Metal Roofing
Installing the Metal Roofing
Kevin Corcoran from Englert Roofing systems explains to Bob benefits of the company’s environmentally friendly (56 percent recycled material), ...
Installing the Rafters
Installing the Rafters
The architect visits for an update and Bob and Ryley begin installing the Paralam rafters. Ryley discusses the construction and preparation of the ...
Installing the Roof on the Back Porch
Installing the Roof on the Back Porch
Bob confers with two carpenters as they begin to install the dutch gable roof system on the back porch. The ridge beam is secured and rafters are ...
Installing Velux Skylights
Installing Velux Skylights
Bob Works on the installation of a Velux roof window installed in a metal shingle standing seam roof with Wayne Quarles.
Installing Verge Board
Installing Verge Board
Bob takes a look at the Victorian verge board as it extends from the roof. He reviews the construction of the roof overhang and adding a lead cap. ...
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Insulating the Home
Jim and John Case show Bob how to insulate the cathedral ceiling. To insure airflow and prevent condensation buildup they install channels between ...
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Interior Layout of the Warehouse Rehab
Bob meets with Chris Vila to discuss the demolition and clean up. One of the project's early obstacles was the roof. To close the building to the ...
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Laying Down the Mohogany Deck and Final Tour of Third House
House three of the Elmwood project. Laying down the mahogany decking and a final look at the project.
LeafGuard Gutters Installed
LeafGuard Gutters Installed
Bill Powers of GutterPro joins Bob at the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable home sites for the installation of their LeafGuard gutters. These ...
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