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The Manchester House - 9

S23E9

The Manchester House - 9

The Manchester House - 9

S23E9

The Manchester House - 9

  • Air date:2001-11-17
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Steve sees the progress on the new addition, including a roof joist system of 1 x 12 LVLs, necessitated by the room's high ceiling height. Inside, Tom and our master carpenter show him how they are stiffening up a bouncy third floor by sistering 1/8"" steel sheets to the floor joists from below. Richard Trethewey checks out a software program that computes heat loss for our building, as well as projecting heating and cooling costs with various insulation, window, and power plant configurations. One remarkable finding: with the current, inefficient heating plant and standard insulation and double-pane windows operating costs for 30 years would be around $220,000; with expanded-foam insulation, low-e windows, and super-high-efficiency heating equipment the cost would be $75,000. Our master carpenter takes viewers to Portland, Oregon, where a couple has turned passion for period-perfect Victorian restorations into a fledgling business. Finally, the first of the new sliding glass glass door

Top Cast

Richard Trethewey

Richard Trethewey

Self - Plumbing and Heating Expert

Norm Abram

Norm Abram

Self - Master Carpenter

Tom Silva

Tom Silva

Self - General Contractor

Steve Thomas Rooney

Steve Thomas Rooney

Host

Roger Cook

Roger Cook

Self - Landscape Contractor

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