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• Episode 1 - Housing Project Introduced

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  Description:
  Bob introduces the nine-unit affordable housing project in Roxbury, MA, by touring the neighborhood with the community-based developers from Nuestra Comunidad CDC.<br> <br> Bob shows that here, as is often the case in urban construction projects, soil decontamination is taking place at the same time as foundation excavation.<br> <br> At another site, we meet Arnold Johnson and George Chin, contractors for the accessible hour the job, who show Bob around a unit that's already been framed.

• Episode 2 - Framing and Shingling

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  Description:
  Framing is underway on the unit of the Roxbury project that will be accessible for people with disabilities.<br> <br> George and Arnold (from Crosswinds Enterprises) explain the panelization process and what it takes to get the job done right with a building crew that's as culturally diverse as the community.<br> <br> On the roof, Jack Vieira installs asphalt shingles and flashing, while George installs special blocking inside that will be used to securely mount some safety handrails.

• Episode 3 - Installing Siding

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  Description:
  Arnold (from Crosswinds Enterprises) and Bob demonstrate the easy installation of a special kind of weather- and fire-resistant cementicious siding. In the basement, plumber Gerry Folan and electrician Brad Owens are both busy at work.

• Episode 4 - Insulation and Door Installation

• Episode 5 - Designing for the Disabled

• Episode 6 - Building the Railing System

• Episode 7 - Landscaping and Stairs

• Episode 8 - Installing a Tankless Water Heater

• Episode 9 - Shower Stall and Drywall

• Episode 10 - Accessible Fixtures and Elevator

• Episode 11 - Energy Efficiency

• Episode 13 - Accessible Unit Tour