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Managing Construction
September 14, 2011 | Wednesday
Building a Covered Porch
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley begin work on constructing the covered porch. Once the joists are in place, and the decking...
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Managing Construction
September 14, 2011 | Wednesday
Building a Victorian-Style Breezeway
Contractor Bob Ryley is creating a Victorian-style breezeway using modern materials, which will bridge the old and new win...
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Managing Construction
September 14, 2011 | Wednesday
Laying the Decking for the First Floor
Having reviewed their work on preparing the site, Bob and contractor Bob Ryley begin laying the first-floor decking by usi...
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Managing Construction
September 13, 2011 | Tuesday
Reviewing the Post-and-Beam Garage
Bob pays a final visit to the garage for a tour of the full building and a review of all the features installed. Along the...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Finishing the Interior and Exterior
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley install southern yellow pine plywood on the interior of the garage. On the exterior, Bob talk...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Installing Insulspan Structural Insulated Panels
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley review the Insulspan structural insulated panels (SIPs). These Styrofoam panels save steps in...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Termite Prevention and Pouring the Concrete Floor
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley join exterminator Dean Bailey (of Fowler and Sons) to discuss termite control in and around t...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Reviewing the Dream Garage Project Plans
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley review the architectural plans. Features such as loft storage are discussed, in addition to t...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Malibu Beachfront Property
In Malibu, Bob tours a house that was built in the mid-50s and really looks that way, from the tile to the windows. Bob de...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Touring Los Angeles Real Estate
Real estate agent Lois Bostic shows Bob some interesting properties in the area representing a variety of styles-- cottage...
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Managing Construction
September 12, 2011 | Monday
Helicopter Tour of Los Angeles
Bob goes on a helicopter ride over the Los Angeles area, passing such famous landmarks as the Hollywood Bowl, the Dorothy ...
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Managing Construction
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Installing the Cantera Stone Columns
The Malibu beach house gets a pair of Cantera stone columns in the entry foyer. The pieces are fit together and Bob learns...
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Managing Construction
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Incorporating California Building Code
Bob and contractor Joe Fitzgerald discuss the structural work taking place at the Malibu beach house, as well as Californi...
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Managing Construction
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Installing a Grade Beam
Bob oversees the installation of a grade beam in the garage, which is in compliance with California seismic code.
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September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Malibu Beach House Demolition
The roof types of surrounding homes are discussed, together with the possibilities that exist for the project house. As ro...
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