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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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Managing Construction
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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Managing Construction
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Demolition Continues
Bob reviews the newly completed caissons with the architects, and demolition continues with the removal of a tree from the...
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September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Asbestos Removal
Demolition continues with removal of asbestos from the attic.
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September 11, 2011 | Sunday
The Architects Present Plans
The architects present their plans for transforming the run-down Malibu beach house into a showcase home of California-Spa...
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Managing Construction
September 11, 2011 | Sunday
Touring the Malibu Beach House
Bob tours the newly-acquired Malibu beach house with developer-contractor Joe Fitzgerald to discuss possible structural im...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Installing the Decking and Joists
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install 4x10 douglas fir floor joists, and also put in 2 x 6 spruce tongue-and-groove decki...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Reviewing the Pergola Design
Bob checks on the progress of the greenhouse construction and examines the framing of the pergola roof.
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Installing the Rafters
The architect pays a visit to check on progress, while Bob and contractor Bob Ryley begin installing the Paralam rafters. ...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Cold Weather Brick Laying
With the bricklayers on hand, Bob discusses the techniques being used, and explains the "anti-freeze" that has been added ...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Demolition of the Front Porch
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley discuss the demolition of the existing farmer's porch, and, once the electricity has been tur...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Plans for the Greenhouse
Bob, the architect, and the homeowner discuss plans for the new greenhouse. The exact position of the greenhouse in relati...
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Managing Construction
September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Salvaged Brick Hearth
Bob watches as the mason lays a new hearth in the old fireplace using salvaged Charleston brick.
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September 10, 2011 | Saturday
Front Porch Work
Bob reviews the progress being made on the front of the house and, with restoration contractor Richard Marks, discusses th...
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