Installing Insulated Windows in the Baby’s Nursery
The new windows in the baby’s nursery are highly insulated for cold and sound and have health and safety features for young children. They can be installed by do-it-yourselfers.
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Energy Efficient Windows
The Beasleys selected Pella Architect Series windows for their 1895 home. The windows are Energy Star rated for high efficiency and feature replica-style hardware.
Master Bathroom Tub, Tile, and Low-Flow Toilet Installation
In the master bath, Bob reviews the appropriate design choices made by homeowner and contractor Nick Beasley for this period home. A new low-flush toilet is installed in the kids’ bath.
Installing Sound Attenuation Insulation
The house is insulated for sound control to provide a quiet environment for baby. The installation of the insulation is demonstrated along with the necessary safety equipment.
Building with Polystyrene Forms and Concrete
Bob explores innovative construction technologies – Insul-Tarp and ReddiForm polystyrene blocks – as the structure is reinforced and the first-floor walls start to go up.
Building a First-Floor Slab and Walls with Concrete
The home’s concrete-slab floor is constructed with foam decking and connected to PEX tubing that will heat the home. The ReddiForm foam blocks enable a single concrete pour for the first-floor slab and walls.
Pouring the Upper-Story Walls and Saving Energy with Concrete Construction
As the upper-story walls are poured, Bob talks with the builder and contractor about the significant savings in time, energy, and cost that come with concrete and foam construction.
New Insulated Garage Doors
New insulated garage doors will replace the home’s originals and be installed on the new garage. They have the appearance of wood and the performance of factory-finished metal.
Installing the New Garage Doors
Bob talks with Robert Rainey of PJ Overhead Door as the new and improved garage door panels and tracks are installed on the Norwell home.
Reviewing the Addition’s Footprint and Garage Doors and Laying Down the Second-Story Floor
The new addition’s footprint is essentially a whole other house, yet it will integrate visually with a matching roofline to the existing house. New technologies have allowed quick construction with a minimum of waste.