Project: Installing Skylights and Framing the Staircase

Bob joins contractor Bob Ryley, who is installing a Velux skylight on a curb mount. Ryley describes the screws and mounting hardware used, and Bob demonstrates the flexible window design.

Bob visits the Yestermorrow Design Build School in Warren, VT, which espouses a unique philosophy on architecture. Bob meets with students and discusses their projects, examples of innovative building.

Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley install the roof insulation and the false rafter tails, or “jet blocks”. Bob discusses the advantages of this type of insulation, especially its R value.