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Plywood Testing Facilities Tour

Project: Dream Garage and Boat Storage, Episode 7, Part 3

After a quick progress report on the insideof the barn, Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley install a new Pella window and trim it out. Also, exterior trim work and siding are underway.

Bob takes a tour of the American Plywood Association laboratory in Seattle, WA to see how these products are tested for quality and consistency.

Part 1: Vinyl Window Installation
Part 2: Working With Exterior Trim
Part 3: Plywood Testing Facilities Tour: Bob tours the American Plywood Association testing facilities with Tom Williamson, the Executive Vice President of Engineered Wood Systems. Tom explains the different tests that exist for different types of plywood.

This innovative and functional post-and-beam barn structure is designed to provide space to store, and perform work on, boats and cars. Bob Vila takes us through the story,which centers around creating a state-of-the-art, ergonomically efficient, well-lit, and safe environment.

Also from Dream Garage and Boat Storage

Episode 1 - Project Introduction
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Bob introduces the new garage and boat storage project, and looks over the plans for the post-and-beam structure with contractor Bob Ryley and architect Paul Pacella (from Maine Post and Beam).<br> <br> In addition, Bob travels to nearby Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts for a tour of a local marina with America's Cup champion Bill Koch.<br> <br> Back on site, excavation for the foundation starts and building formwork for the footings begins.
Episode 2 - Working on the Foundation
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Work on the garage foundation continues. Also, Bob takes a tour of an antique car museum, housed in an old Shaker-style round barn at Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, MA. Back on site, concrete is poured into the completed formwork.
Episode 3 - More Foundation Work
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The garage project gets a real high-tech foundation, as layers of termite proofing, crushed stone, vapor barrier, rigid insulation, and wire mesh go down before the concrete can be poured. Mechanical contractor Frank Iadarola is on-site to explain how the Heatway hydronic heating system is installed in the slab to create a constant source of gentle heat for optimum car storage. Last, Bob tours an antique post-and-beam windmill at Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, MA.
Episode 4 - Framing the Garage
Episode 5 - Framing and Decking
Episode 6 - Insulating the Garage
Episode 8 - Skylights and Metal Roofing
Episode 9 - Installing Protective Features
Episode 10 - Installing a Staircase and Paneling
Episode 11 - Heating and Lighting
Episode 12 - Setting Up the Workshop and Garage
Episode 13 - Barn Tour

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