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Painting With Low-VOC Paint

Project: Habitat for Humanity, Episode 8, Part 1

Painting is underway. Tyghe O'Donnell is applying low-VOC paint in one of the bedrooms, while, outside, volunteers are using a new paint that's specially formulated for colder temperatures. In McCleary, WA, Bob takes a tour of the Simpson Door plant, while, back in Yonkers, carpenter Bob Ryley installs a door with the help of Steve Parks. Finally, Ren Anderson shows Bob a computerized test of the home's insulation.

Part 1: Painting With Low-VOC Paint: Bob drops by the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project in Yonkers, NY, where he learns about exterior paint that can be applied at temperatures near freezing, and also about low-VOC paints that, during application and dry time, remain low-odor.
Part 2: Tour of the Simpson Door Factory
Part 3: Hanging a Wood Door in the Basement

Bob Vila introduces the latest in sustainable materials and efficient building techniques on a Habitat for Humanity build. This project documents a five-day process that transformed an empty lot into a snug, comfortable, and sustainable home in Yonkers, NY.

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Episode 1 - Habitat for Humanity Project Begins
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Along with a team of volunteers and Habitat for Humanity, Bob undertakes the considerable task of building a house in exactly one week. Before construction begins, Bob takes us on a tour of Yonkers and meets with Mayor John Spencer.<br> <br> Back on site, Bob Ryley talks about the pre-cast foundation system from Superior Walls of America. Dennis Hardman of the Engineered Wood Association, one of the project's primary sponsors, points out a number of the engineered wood products being utilized in the build.<br> <br> Next, Bob visits a Habitat community in Phoenix, AZ to learn a bit more about the organization. And Finally, Bob joins with the architect of the Yonkers project house, Ed Binkley, together with Jim Killoran (from Habitat for Humanity), to discuss the plans.
Episode 2 - Framing the Walls
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As the walls go up on the Habitat house in Yonkers, Steve Thompson (from Premier Building Systems) joins Bob to discuss the use of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). Then, Bob goes off to visit the Premier manufacturing facility in Washington State to see just how SIPs are manufactured. Back in Yonkers, framing work continues, while Bob moves to the basement to check out the GFX-- a new, money-saving system for recapturing heat from drain water.
Episode 3 - Working on the Roof
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The blitz build continues, and the roof framing begins. Bob meets with Lise LaFrance of the Engineered Wood Association, APA, to talk about the different engineered lumber products, including i-joists, being used on the house. Also, Bob tours the Willamette plant in Oregon where the i-joists are made. Back in Yonkers, Steve Thompson (from Habitat) leads the volunteers in raising the giant ridge beam. Carpenter Bob Ryley and Bob talk through the framing process and report on the progress of the house so far.
Episode 4 - Exterior Trim and Porch Ceiling
Episode 5 - Sheathing and Shingling the Roof
Episode 6 - Siding and Drywall
Episode 7 - Building the Back Porch
Episode 9 - Floor Installation
Episode 10 - Working on the Kitchen
Episode 11 - Carpet and Bathroom Fixtures
Episode 12 - Interior Design
Episode 13 - House Tour

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