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Window Trim and Scalloped Shingles

Project: Victorian, Episode 10, Part 1

The crew applies gingerbread and decorative shingling to the exterior of the Martha's Vineyard project house. Bob and contractor Bob Ryley demonstrate how to install a unique stamped-tin ceiling in the kitchen. Exterior painting begins on the gable end. And also, Bob takes a tour of the eye-catching Camp Meeting grounds, accompanied by a colorist who can help choose the color scheme for the house.

Part 1: Window Trim and Scalloped Shingles: Bob and contractor Bob Ryley confer about adding trim to the curvilinear top edge of an arched window. After sheet lead is installed as flashing, Ryley attaches scalloped shingles.
Part 2: Staining the Exterior
Part 3: Installing Tin Ceiling Sheaths

Bob Vila tackles a remodeling and construction project on the island of Martha's Vineyard. The expansion of the cabin transforms a tiny vacation home into a spacious family retreat with an authentic 'Vineyard Victorian' look.

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Episode 1 - Selecting the Site
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Bob takes the ferry to the island of Martha's Vineyard, MA and tours Oak Bluffs in order soak in the town's Victorian history. An island realtor shows Bob potential sites for his nextd remodeling project. They wind up at a tiny summer cottage in picturesque East Chop.
Episode 2 - Clearing the Lot
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The architect shares the plans for new project on Martha's Vineyard. Bob clears trees from the lot. Along the way, he gives guidelines on chain saw safety, and digging the foundation begins. Also, Bob takes an inspirational tour of the striking Chateau-sur-Mer in Newport, RI.
Episode 3 - Foundation and Framing
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The crew on Martha's Vineyard begins to lay a cinder block foundation with a crawl space for storage, while Bob explains how to connect the old construction to the new. Plus, Bob travels to historic Cape May, NJ to tour Victorian homes in one of America's oldest beach resort towns. Back at the site, the carpenters start framing the new turret roof on the old cottage.
Episode 4 - Raising the Walls
Episode 5 - Building the Chimney and Framing the Breezeway
Episode 6 - Verge Board and Plumbing
Episode 7 - Porch, Windows, and Shingles
Episode 8 - Insulation and Wiring
Episode 9 - Wallpapering and Pantry
Episode 11 - Courtyard Pavers and Master Bath
Episode 12 - Plate Rail and Stenciling
Episode 13 - House Tour

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