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Project: Ranch Expansion, Episode 3, Part 3

Bob reviews the process of framing the new first floor layout, then takes a tour of another project in the works: the U.S.S. Constitution, in drydock for repairs in Boston Harbor. Returning to Wayland, contractor Bob Ryley explains how the rafters are cut for the new roof.

Part 1: Framing the First Floor
Part 2: Touring "Old Ironsides"
Part 3: Home Addition and Construction Timeline: Bob remarks on how much progress has been made in one week of work on the Wayland project home. The footings have been established and the crew has begun building walls.
Part 4: Raising Gable Ends and Cutting Rafters

Bob takes on the expansion of a 35 year-old ranch house in Wayland, MA. With an eye on the budget, projects include European kitchen cabinets, a state-of-the-art closet system for the master bedroom, custom built-in bookshelves, an eye-catching fan detail on the front façade, and a private deck off the master bedroom.

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Episode 1 - House Tour
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Bob introduces the sights and sounds of Boston and, after a taste of the city's rich history, the next destination is suburban Wayland and the shores of Lake Cochituate. There, Bob meets homeowner Paul Paresky and tours his 35 year-old ranch house.
Episode 2 - Wall Construction and Roof Removal
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With many of the old walls demolished, construction of new walls has begun. Bob takes a look at the construction flow chart with contractors Bob Ryley and Larry Landers. Then Bob visits one of Boston's hidden historical treasures, the Shirley-Eustis Colonial Governors' Mansion. Back at the site, Ryley and Landers show how the old roof is removed to make room for a new second floor.
Episode 4 - Progress Update and Dormer Construction
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As the house begins to take on its new shape, Bob reviews overall progress made on the project. Next, Bob takes a trip to South Carolina, where he visits one of the oldest surviving plantations in the country-- 18th-century Drayton Hall. Back at the site, contractor Bob Ryley demonstrates how to build a gable end dormer into the new roof.
Episode 5 - Roofing Shingles and Staircase
Episode 6 - Plumbing, Clapboards, and Skylights
Episode 7 - Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
Episode 8 - Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
Episode 9 - Waterproofing the Deck and Framing the Porch Roof
Episode 10 - Window Modification and Copper Plumbing
Episode 11 - Wall Framing and Wiring the Security System
Episode 12 - The Kitchen Door, Insulation, and Deck Railing
Episode 13 - Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
Episode 14 - Installing the Boiler and Drywall
Episode 15 - Building and Installing Cabinets
Episode 16 - Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
Episode 17 - Installing a Vanity
Episode 18 - Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
Episode 19 - Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
Episode 20 - Pouring Cement and Installing Crown Molding
Episode 21 - Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
Episode 23 - Landscaping and Planting
Episode 24 - Painting Faux Finish
Episode 25 - Installing Blinds and Carpet
Episode 26 - Final House Tour

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