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This Old House.

This Old House

Nashville: Sustainable Siding

Visiting a factory where siding is made from rice hulls, then installing it at the project house; brick repairs are done on the interior. (30 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 2/4 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Careful Considerations

Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell; a new fireplace is considered for the original house; exploring landscape and hardscape ideas; touring a family-run lumber mill; the homeowner chooses a roof shingle. (30 minutes)

Wed, 2/4 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Careful Considerations

Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell; a new fireplace is considered for the original house; exploring landscape and hardscape ideas; touring a family-run lumber mill; the homeowner chooses a roof shingle. (30 minutes)

Wed, 2/4 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

First Period Gambrel: Look-Alike

New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring; a soapstone sink is fabricated; reviewing the hot water system; a wood backsplash is added to the pantry and light fixtures illuminate the ell. (30 minutes)

Thu, 2/5 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Careful Considerations

Dismantling the timber frame structure in the ell; a new fireplace is considered for the original house; exploring landscape and hardscape ideas; touring a family-run lumber mill; the homeowner chooses a roof shingle. (30 minutes)

Thu, 2/5 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Below Grade Plumbing

Demolishing the old fireplace firebox; restoring the timber frame; running plumbing for a below grade bathroom; preparing a steel beam for installation; clamming. (30 minutes)

Thu, 2/5 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Below Grade Plumbing

Demolishing the old fireplace firebox; restoring the timber frame; running plumbing for a below grade bathroom; preparing a steel beam for installation; clamming. (30 minutes)

Thu, 2/5 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

First Period Gambrel: A Period Restoration

The modest 1720s gambrel has been restored, complete with a new ell and barn element; the crew gets a tour of the changes. (30 minutes)

Fri, 2/6 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Below Grade Plumbing

Demolishing the old fireplace firebox; restoring the timber frame; running plumbing for a below grade bathroom; preparing a steel beam for installation; clamming. (30 minutes)

Fri, 2/6 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Rebuilding Centuries

The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site; a Rumford fireplace is installed; the steel ridge beam is craned in place; selecting a kitchen countertop. (30 minutes)

Fri, 2/6 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS Create

First Period Gambrel: Rebuilding Centuries

The restored timber frame structure is reassembled on site; a Rumford fireplace is installed; the steel ridge beam is craned in place; selecting a kitchen countertop. (30 minutes)