Essex 2012/13 Part 6: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods
Kevin and Roger dig the Essex clamming scene out on the flats, then are regaled with some world-famous fried clams where they were invented a century ago: Woodman's of Essex. Norm drives up to the project house to find the infrastructure work (finally) settling down outside, and reminds us that we're designing for one-level living. Inside, on the day before spray foam insulation, he reviews the floor plan while Richard provides an update on rough plumbing and ductwork progress. Challenges include running vents to the backside of the house and getting ducts up into the steeply pitched roof spaces. Radiant floor panels are going down on second floor. Back outside, Norm finds roofer Dennis Gannet and his daughter Sarah Gannet installing the standing seam metal roof. Back on the front side of the house, Kevin finds Roger halfway through the front walk.
More from Season 34
Episode 1
Cambridge 2012: Scandinavian Modern?
Homeowners hope to turn a two-family Victorian-era house into a one-family home.
Episode 2
Cambridge 2012: Deconstruction and Design
Removing a central chimney brick by brick; eco-resale store; removing a sick Norway maple.
Episode 3
Cambridge 2012: Modernizing a Balloon Frame
Relocating a load-bearing partition wall; color choices for the home's exterior; interior styles.
Episode 4
Cambridge 2012: Swedish Style
Ceiling work on the first floor; Swedish style; Skylight for the master suite.
Episode 5
Cambridge 2012: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck
Getting Around Cambridge. Removing steps to roof deck; keeping ducts out of roof rafter bays; hiding the air handler.
Episode 6
Cambridge 2012: Exterior Improvements
Exterior Improvements. Repointing the old brick foundation; repairing the front porch; rebuilding the rotted historic porch railing; spray foam insulation.
