E8 | Lexington Modern | Drop in the Gutter
The roof of the Lexington project is a mix of multiple roof types and pitches. A custom gutter with a downspout is recessed into the overhang to manage the volume of rainfall it will yield. The house next door, one of three designed and built by the same original architect and still maintains much of the original mid-century modern features, is toured. New energy-efficient windows are installed.
Episodes
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E8 | Lexington Modern | Drop in the Gutter
S45 E8 - 23m 42s
The roof of the Lexington project is a mix of multiple roof types and pitches. A custom gutter with a downspout is recessed into the overhang to manage the volume of rainfall it will yield. The house next door, one of three designed and built by the same original architect and still maintains much of the original mid-century modern features, is toured. New energy-efficient windows are installed.
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E7 | Lexington Modern | Ramping Up
S45 E7 - 23m 42s
A progress tour of the house is given, starting at the back addition, through the walkout basement and mechanical spaces, then up to the main floor. Repairs are made to the 1960 brick, including matching the original color and texture of the mortar. The homeowner gets help building a DIY ramp. Nearby, a modern accessible house is toured. New energy codes prompt changes to the exterior trim plan.
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E6 | Lexington Modern | Reworked and Rewired
S45 E6 - 23m 42s
The project house is progressing with an eye toward accessibility and the mid-century modern aesthetic. Geothermal pipes are run from the wells into the house. Wood blocking is installed for the future mounting of assistive devices. The new floor system allows for running new electrical wires without being visible. Old receptacle boxes in the original brick walls are replaced without damage.
Schedule
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North Shore Farmhouse: Truck in the New House
Friday
Jul 26
30 Minutes
An inspector arrives to approve the foundation; installing the perimeter drain, which keeps groundwater away from the house; precut framing lumber arrives; the landscape plan; starting the framing process; the numbering system for the panels. -
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Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
Saturday
Jul 27
30 Minutes
A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: The North Shore Is a Blast
Sunday
Jul 28
30 Minutes
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house will be built; Ed Akerley drills and blasts through the rock ledge to make room for the foundation; Scott McKenzy and his team build forms and pour concrete for the foundation. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: North Shore Framezilla
Monday
Jul 29
30 Minutes
With framing in full force, general contractor Erik Kaminski walks Tommy through the first floor to show him how the house is coming together; living/dining room plan; raising the roof; exterior trim. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: The North Shore Is a Blast
Monday
Jul 29
30 Minutes
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house will be built; Ed Akerley drills and blasts through the rock ledge to make room for the foundation; Scott McKenzy and his team build forms and pour concrete for the foundation. -
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This Old House
North Shore Farmhouse: The North Shore Is a Blast
Tuesday
Jul 30
30 Minutes
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house will be built; Ed Akerley drills and blasts through the rock ledge to make room for the foundation; Scott McKenzy and his team build forms and pour concrete for the foundation. -
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This Old House
North Shore Farmhouse: Up on the Roof
Tuesday
Jul 30
30 Minutes
Erik lays red cedar shingles on the roof; in Rupert, Vermont, homeowner Bill shows Kevin how the reproduction light fixtures the couple selected are handcrafted; window installation begins; salvaged doors for a pantry and dining room. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: 400 Years of Home Technology
Wednesday
Jul 31
30 Minutes
Drilling begins on a geothermal system that will reduce the energy bill by almost half; local first-period homes; the factory where the stairs and wall panels are being built; learning about a new technology to seal ductwork. -
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Roxbury: Mounting Challenges
Thursday
Aug 1
30 Minutes
Engineering challenges; Kevin meets with David Price to learn about his CDC; Kevin and Lanita Tolentino go over renovation plans; the foundation walls for the new addition have been poured; shoring up the house's structure; framing crew arrives. -
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Roxbury: More Trouble than We Thought
Friday
Aug 2
30 Minutes
There has been extensive framing work but most of the house had to be rebuilt; David shows Norm architectural shingles that look like slate; Kevin O'Connor meets with carpenter Ed Curet to see the new siding; a historically informed color scheme. -
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Lexington: Phased Out
Saturday
Aug 3
30 Minutes
Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: Truck in the New House
Sunday
Aug 4
30 Minutes
An inspector arrives to approve the foundation; installing the perimeter drain, which keeps groundwater away from the house; precut framing lumber arrives; the landscape plan; starting the framing process; the numbering system for the panels. -
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Roxbury: Coming Together
Monday
Aug 5
30 Minutes
With construction complete, landscape work begins; Richard Trethewey reviews the house's waste and water configuration and meets with the HVAC contractor; Kevin explores Florida's Fort Myers area; installing PVC decking and prefab railings. -
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North Shore Farmhouse: Truck in the New House
Monday
Aug 5
30 Minutes
An inspector arrives to approve the foundation; installing the perimeter drain, which keeps groundwater away from the house; precut framing lumber arrives; the landscape plan; starting the framing process; the numbering system for the panels. -
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This Old House
North Shore Farmhouse: Truck in the New House
Tuesday
Aug 6
30 Minutes
An inspector arrives to approve the foundation; installing the perimeter drain, which keeps groundwater away from the house; precut framing lumber arrives; the landscape plan; starting the framing process; the numbering system for the panels. -
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This Old House
Roxbury: Help From Our Friends
Tuesday
Aug 6
30 Minutes
Despite the bitter cold, Roger Cook works in the backyard with students from YouthBuild Boston; installing a PVC fence; installing casings and paneling to the bay window area; casting some replacement plaster ceiling medallions for the house. -
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Roxbury: Oak Doors, Fireplace Surround
Wednesday
Aug 7
30 Minutes
Installing a foam crown molding with joint compound; painting an accent wall; visiting a workshop to see the new, oak front doors; visiting an architectural antiques shop to find a marble fireplace; installing the new front doors. -
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Roxbury: Custom Details
Thursday
Aug 8
30 Minutes
A visit to Dover, N.H., to see how the house's custom arches were fabricated; installing a marble fireplace; installing a pre-finished, solid birch floor; interior designer Tricia McDonagh discusses cabinetry and countertop for the new kitchen. -
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Roxbury: Roxbury Past and Present
Friday
Aug 9
30 Minutes
Apprentices from YouthBuild Boston work on the front yard; progress on the second unit; how to clean and remove stains from marble countertops; installing a new water heater in the basement. -
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Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
Saturday
Aug 10
30 Minutes
The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.
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