Cambridge 2012: Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat
After a taste of the local Japan Town, host Kevin O'Connor meets Vito Bucco, a 60-year veteran of the plastering trade. Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva match the old staggered shingle pattern. In Boston's South End, Kevin visits interior designers Andrew Terrat and Dee Elms for a sneak peek at the Scandinavian Modern vision. Radiant heat and the boiler are going in.
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.
