Also from Modular Mountain Retreat

• Episode 1 - Modular Home Construction and Site Preparation

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  Description:
  Bob and his crew travel to western Massachusetts to feature the construction and on-site assembly of a modular home in the Berkshires Hills.<br> <br> Simplex Industries is building the home in Scranton, PA. Bob visits the Simplex factory to witness the the prefab process. Pat Fricchione, Jr., owner of Simplex, tells Bob the history of the company, remarking on how the image of modular construction has changed over the years.<br> <br> While touring the building site, Bob gives an overview of the rustic Berkshires area before joining general contractor Michael Shiels to discuss the foundation prep work that is underway.

• Episode 2 - Modular Construction Details and Foundation Work

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  The crew from Superior Walls is preparing for the pre-cast foundation walls, which will provide the base for the modular home.<br> <br> To learn about the manufacturing process for the pre-cast panels, Bob travels back to the Simplex plant in Scranton PA, where he sees how each module is framed and prepped for delivery.<br> <br> Back in the Berkshires, once the panels have been lowered into place by crane, Mel Zimmerman from Superior Walls explains the foundation assembly process.

• Episode 4 - Interior and Exterior Finishes on a Modular Home

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  Work continues at the Simplex Industries plant in Scranton, PA. The interior finishes are being installed-- the modules will soon be ready for transport to the home site in the Berkshires.<br> <br> Prefinished hardwood floors from Bellawood are being installed throughout the house. In the kitchen, cabinets and countertops are being laid down.<br> <br> Bill Dongas from Pella windows is on location to explains the installation of the Pella's Architect series windows, while plant workers put up the engineered wood exterior siding.

• Episode 5 - Assembling a Modular Home

• Episode 6 - Shake Roof and Stone Façade for Modular Home

• Episode 7 - Panelized Cedar Shingles, a Metal Roof, and The Mount

• Episode 8 - Direct Vent Heat and Composite Deck Materials

• Episode 9 - Energy Efficient Heat, Column Deck Supports, and The Mount

• Episode 10 - Berkshires Architecture, Shakespeare & Co., and Structured Wiring

• Episode 11 - Introducing Elm Court

• Episode 12 - Sound Insulation and Restored Rooms at Elm Court

• Episode 13 - Elm Court Decor and Ongoing Restoration