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Roof Framing for Hurricane Safety and Energy Savings
Project: Lifespan House, Episode 3, Part 3
Bob walks the I'On neighborhood, which is built around myriad architectural styles and designs. He remarks on some of these variations, before returning to the project house site, where the roof framing is underway.
Bryan Readling (from the APA) joins to review the products being used on the roof, including Peel & Seal tape, a joint sealer, and LP TechShield, a reflective sheathing product.
Back on the ground, construction consultant Steve Easley demonstrates how to install Tyvek wrap around the house.
Bryan Readling (from the APA) joins to review the products being used on the roof, including Peel & Seal tape, a joint sealer, and LP TechShield, a reflective sheathing product.
Back on the ground, construction consultant Steve Easley demonstrates how to install Tyvek wrap around the house.
- Part 1: Tour of I'On Architecture
- Part 2: Cutting and Laying Roof Rafters for the Vaulted Roof
- Part 3: Roof Framing for Hurricane Safety and Energy Savings
- Bob meets with Brian Redding (from the APA) to learn more about roof framing techniques for resisting hurricanes and high winds.
- Part 4: Tyvek House Wrap Installation
Bob Vila heads to the Low Country: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Steeped in tradition, this historic suburb of Charleston is the scene, not only of a remarkable new home, but of a remarkable transformation in suburban living at the developing community of I'On.
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