S1E16 Saved Our Roof From Caving This Week
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Design updates focus on urgent material purchases and address challenges in house design, particularly for bathrooms and pet distractions. Adjustments to roof framing are necessary to resolve structural deficiencies. The salt box roof style is discussed, emphasizing its unique shape and load distribution. A brainstorming session leads to the decision to implement a structural ridge beam, enhancing ceiling design flexibility and overall layout.
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S1E11 Outbuilding Work
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S1E5 Getting Ready for Footing
The site visit in Needham covers essential aspects of foundation engineering and preparation. The team examines soil and backfilling techniques, discusses stone compaction for stability, and reviews foundation layout with survey pinning. Footing dimensions and waterproofing strategies are explain...
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S3E10 Start-to-Finish Radiant Floor S...
The installation of radiant floor heating starts with laying Pex tubing beneath the slab, followed by setting up the manifold and boiler for water heating. Rockwool insulation is used for thermal regulation, and the total installation cost is around $2,800. Key techniques for connecting pipes and...
