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Sweating a Joint in Copper Plumbing

Project: Ranch Expansion, Episode 10, Part 3

Contractor Bob Ryley merges two existing windows to create one large double-hung window. In Miami, Bob tours the fabulous Art Deco District for a taste of the 1930s high-style hotels. On-site in Wayland, the plumber shows how to "sweat" a joint in copper plumbing.

Part 1: Combining Two Double-Hung Windows
Part 2: Touring Art Deco Architecture in Miami Beach
Part 3: Sweating a Joint in Copper Plumbing: The plumber Steve Bowton shows Bob how to sweat a joint in copper plumbing.

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 3 - Framing and Cutting Rafters
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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.
Episode 4 - Progress Update and Dormer Construction
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 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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