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This Old House: Newton, MA 09

Roger talks about the dry wells that will handle the water flowing from the roof of the house, and explains how his crew will build the retaining wall for the patio from Pennsylvania field flagstone. Norm goes over the house with the homeowner, explaining why separation between grade and the wooden structure is important. A pest control expert offers suggestions and preventive treatments to keep termites at bay. Kevin and Tom demonstrate the use of stepped dowels to install ironwood decking. Kevin visits another of architect Treff LaFleche’s projects. Finally, Norm and Rich explain the new air handlers and how high velocity duct work solves many of the traditional problems of running new ducts.


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Episode Info


Episode number: 29x9
Production Number: 2709
Airdate: Saturday December 01st, 2007

Director: (Unknown)
Writer: (Unknown)


Recap

Kevin O’Conner and Norm Abram introduce this episode from the backyard, where they examine and describe a few of the architectural features taking shape on the back of the house. They preview Tom Silva’s installation of the decking and Roger Cook’s installation of the upper retaining wall...

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Episode Notes
Experts: Bill Siegel, pest control; Treff LaFleche (AIA), architect;



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