Bulkhead Entrance and Trim
Bob helps carpentry contractor Bob Ryley install a bulkhead from a kit and put trim (a soffit, fascia, and drip edge) on the front façade.
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Completing the Raftering
Bob and carpentry contractor Bob Ryley complete the raftering job on the roof of the Cape Cod house.
Rough Plumbing Work
Bob goes over some of the rough plumbing work that needs to be done in the Cape Cod house.
Ceiling Joists and Roof Rafters
Some demolition is done on the old ell to prepare it for renovation, while ceiling joists and roof rafters go up in the new section of the house.
Roof Construction
Bob reviews the new second floor and watches the gable end raised, the ridge pole set in place, and the rafters’ installation.
Touring a Roofing Shingle Plant
Bob takes us on a tour of the IKO roofing shingle plant in Wilmington, DE.
Building the First Floor Staircase
Bob assists carpentry contractor Bob Ryley, as he builds a staircase from the first floor.
Raising and Spring-Bracing the Walls
Bob works with the crew to raise and spring-brace the walls at the Cape Cod house.
Further Site Preparation
Bob watches as the crew clears more trees and brush to make room for building structures.
Framing the Walls
Bob works with the crew on framing the walls of the Cape Cod house.