Pouring a Concrete Slab
As concrete specialist Phil Truit oversees the pouring of a concrete slab floor into the basement of an existing home, he explains the complex process to Bob, who looks on.
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Prepping for Pouring Concrete
Bob confers with concrete specialist Phil Truit, whose team is pouring a concrete slab floor into an existing building.
Demolition in the Upstairs Living Quarters
After the controlled demolition is complete, Bob tours the upstairs living quarters of the governor’s mansion.
Oak and Herringbone Floor Repair
Bob meets with preservationist Fred Ecker to go over the process of making repairs to the floors.
Tour of Virginia House
Bob tours Virginia House, which was once an English abbey. In the 1920s, it was shipped to Richmond stone by stone.
Carriage House Plans
Accompanied by architect John Paul Hanbury and general contractor Sam Daniel, Bob tours the exterior of the Virginia governor’s mansion and carriage house.
Tour of the Mansion’s Dining Room and Kitchen
Bob and Roxane Gilmore continue touring the governor’s mansion in Richmond, VA. After enjoying the highlights of the dining room, the discussion turns to the kitchen, which is no longer adequate.
Tour of the Mansion’s Ballroom and Living Quarters
Bob and Roxane Gilmore tour the ballroom and the living quarters. Roxane details the plan to restore, and improve on, the upstairs floor plan and some of the household systems.
Governor’s Mansion Tour
Bob and Roxane Gilmore, the erstwhile first lady of Virginia, tour the governor’s mansion, and meet preservationist Fred Ecker, who is removing a mantel for restoration.
Tour of Richmond, VA
Before heading to the governor’s mansion in Richmond, VA, Bob tours some of the sights and sounds of the city.