Juan Santos shows Bob how to distress the new Douglas Fir ceiling beams so they look like they’re hundreds of years old. By using standard construction tools in an artistic form, Santos can even add the appearance of termite damage.
Contractors explain their methodology as they apply stucco finish to the Malibu beach house in a multiple-step process.
Contractor Joe Fitzgerald explains the installation process for the authentic barrel tile roof. Bob then gives comedian Tim Allen some expert help pouring a new garage floor slab.
The California-Spanish beach house gets an authentic barrel tile roof, while Bob travels to Mexico for a factory tour of the Redland Caly Tile Company.
Bob talks about the “Smart House” system that will be installed in the house with the electrician, Pete Tim. Meanwhile, hot-mopped tar is used to waterproof the stairway planter.
Bob visit’s “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen at home, for a tongue-in-cheek look at some of Tim’s very own home improvement projects.
Bob reviews the framing before heading inside to meet environmental specialist John Picard, who explains some of the features that make the Malibu beach house environmentally friendly.
The state-of-the-art sprinkler system is installed and Bob gets to see firsthand how it works in a real fire.
A large custom-made Palladian window is installed, then Bob helps contractor Joe Fitzgerald install a custom-made casement window in the back bedroom.
Bob meets Lee Shield of Weather Shield Windows in Medford, WI to find out how the company makes its special custom windows.
