Smart-House Wiring and Waterproofing the Stairway Planter
Bob talks about the “Smart House” system that will be installed in the house with the electrician, Pete Tim. Meanwhile, hot-mopped tar is used to waterproof the stairway planter.
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Bob Visits Tim Allen at Home
Bob visit’s “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen at home, for a tongue-in-cheek look at some of Tim’s very own home improvement projects.
Environmentally Friendly House
Bob reviews the framing before heading inside to meet environmental specialist John Picard, who explains some of the features that make the Malibu beach house environmentally friendly.
Sprinkler System Installed
The state-of-the-art sprinkler system is installed and Bob gets to see firsthand how it works in a real fire.
Installing the Custom Windows
A large custom-made Palladian window is installed, then Bob helps contractor Joe Fitzgerald install a custom-made casement window in the back bedroom.
Tour of the Weather Shield Window Factory
Bob meets Lee Shield of Weather Shield Windows in Medford, WI to find out how the company makes its special custom windows.
Hip Roof Framing
The framing of an authentic California-Spanish hip roof begins over the master bedroom of the beach house in Malibu.
Cellulose Insulation Installation
Contractor Rick Davenport demonstrates the installation of wet-spray cellulose insulation. Jets of water moisten the insulation as it leaves the blower hose nozzle, then the damp cellulose sticks to the studs and sheathing, filling the wall cavity.
Framing and Erecting the Second-Floor Walls
The second-floor walls are framed and erected at the Malibu beach house.
Framing the Winding Staircase
Bob meets the framing sub-contractor, Ron Gates, and the two discuss framing the 18-step winding staircase, as well as the work of framing, in general.