Walls

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  Applying Plaster to Blueboard

  As he watches the plaster being applied, Bob discusses the advantages of using blueboard and plaster, instead of drywall.

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  Applying Veneer Plaster to the Stairway Walls

  John Galvin is applying veneer plaster to the walls along the stairway.

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  Applying a Textured Finish to the Drywall Interior Walls

  Doug Frueh shows Bob how to apply a textured finish to a fiberglass-faced wall and Jim Trottier installs a pre-hung hollow-core door. Then Bob looks at the finish and color of the oversized porcelain floor tiles.

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  Blueboard and Plaster

  Bob joins plastering contractor Bob Fragakis, who will install blueboard, then apply a skim coat of plaster over it. Fragakis explains the tools and materials used to smooth the plaster, deal with joints and corners, and prevent future cracks.

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  Building Interior Wall Partitions

  Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley demonstrate how to lay out and build interior partitions.

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  Building Walls With Structural Insulated Panels

  Bob visits the site to watch the Steve Thompson and his crew from Premier Building Systems raise the SIPs walls. Jim Tracy (from Premier) provides SIPs details.

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  Building a First-Floor Slab and Walls with Concrete

  The home's concrete-slab floor is constructed with foam decking and connected to PEX tubing that will heat the home. The ReddiForm foam blocks enable a single concrete pour for the first-floor slab and walls.