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Storm-Ready Building Features
Bob talks with Leslie Chapman-Henderson from FLASH about the storm-resistant features of the Punta Gorda house. The home is built of SWS — ... |
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Storm-Ready Foundations
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Storm-Ready Garage Doors
Hurricanes have taught us that garage doors are possibly a home’s greatest danger zone in a high-wind event. Bracing garage doors against failure ... |
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Storm-Ready Roof Decking and Underlayment
Jesse Gonzalez joins Bob at the Punta Gorda storm-ready home to explain the roofing process. The crew has already nailed on the 30 pound ... |
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Storm-Ready Swimming Pool Cage
The pool cage is being constructed at the Punta Gorda home. This screened, aluminum structure is rated to withstand a wind load of 130 miles per ... |
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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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Storm-Ready Windows and Doors
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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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Sustainable Landscaping in Florida
Angela Polo from the University of Florida's Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is on hand to show how the Punta Gorda yard exemplifies the ... |
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Sustainable Planting for Florida Landscape
Ken Micklow from Trent Culleny Landscaping Contractors talks with Bob about the native Sabal or Cabbage Palms that are being planted at the Punta ... |
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Taco
The EnergyWise House's radiant in-floor heating sytem is kept flowing with water pumps from Taco. The company's Mark Chaffee joins Steve Easley to ... |
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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 Internet-Enabled Home
Faster speeds, cooler applications and a ready public have led to some amazing advancements in the Internet-powered home. From the practical needs ... |
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Therma-Tru
Steve Easley is joined by Therma-Tru's Terry Seamon to discuss the energy efficient fiberglass doors that will be used in the EnergyWise House. ... |
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Toto Ultra Low-Flow Toilet Installed
Lenora Campos from Toto, USA, is with Bob for the installation of the Nexus two-piece, porcelain toilet. The design is inspired by nature, with ... |
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Turn Around, Don't Drown
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TXI Maximizer Concrete
Tina Ongley from TXI joins Steve Easley to discuss the strong, lightweight concrete being used at the EnergyWise House. TXI Maximizer Concrete is ... |
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Tyco
Reducing loss through leaks in ductwork is an important step in creating an energy efficient home. Steve Easley is joined by Tyco's Bruce Thore to ... |
