Addition wall; the evolution of framing hammers and guns; planning for electric panels; inspecting new light fixtures; a ridge beam supports the addition. (30 minutes)
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Wed, 7/8 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Insulation is crucial to a net-zero house; Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work; Dana shops for efficient-yet-decorative lighting; Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build false rafter tails and install them. (30 minutes)
Wed, 7/8 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Roof insulation is the next step at the net-zero house; Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport; Kevin meets Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) at the house, who is also an electrician; apprentices install and flash windows. (30 minutes)
Wed, 7/8 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Roof insulation is the next step at the net-zero house; Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport; Kevin meets Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) at the house, who is also an electrician; apprentices install and flash windows. (30 minutes)
Wed, 7/8 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Tommy and Jeff work on the main staircase at Jeff's shop and bring it to the house to install; at the Idea House, Kevin looks at new clapboard siding technology; Richard sees how a furnace is built and sees one being installed at the project house. (30 minutes)
Thu, 7/9 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Roof insulation is the next step at the net-zero house; Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport; Kevin meets Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) at the house, who is also an electrician; apprentices install and flash windows. (30 minutes)
Thu, 7/9 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Installing a load center at the Idea House; Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles; adding insulation to the basement; blocking behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures; a pre-cut post and beam barn. (30 minutes)
Thu, 7/9 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS Create
Installing a load center at the Idea House; Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles; adding insulation to the basement; blocking behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures; a pre-cut post and beam barn. (30 minutes)
Thu, 7/9 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Tommy and Jeff begin work on a coffered ceiling in the living room; local Westerly granite is cut to size for backyard steps; the complex septic system goes in; Kevin learns how the interior doors are built; Jeff installs one of those doors. (30 minutes)
Fri, 7/10 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Installing a load center at the Idea House; Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles; adding insulation to the basement; blocking behind walls with future cabinets and wall fixtures; a pre-cut post and beam barn. (30 minutes)
Fri, 7/10 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create
Richard watches as the home is sealed against air leaks; Jeff reviews his pre-drywall checklist; Kevin sees the landscape plan; Jeff fabricates pieces for porch columns and rails; Tommy puts on shingles as the final layer of the exterior wall system. (30 minutes)