Hip Roof Framing
The framing of an authentic California-Spanish hip roof begins over the master bedroom of the beach house in Malibu.
The framing of an authentic California-Spanish hip roof begins over the master bedroom of the beach house in Malibu.
Contractor Rick Davenport demonstrates the installation of wet-spray cellulose insulation. Jets of water moisten the insulation as it leaves the blower hose nozzle, then the damp cellulose sticks to the studs and sheathing, filling the wall cavity.
The second-floor walls are framed and erected at the Malibu beach house.
Bob meets the framing sub-contractor, Ron Gates, and the two discuss framing the 18-step winding staircase, as well as the work of framing, in general.
Bob visits the unusual home of TV star Max Gail in hopes of gathering design ideas.
Bob and contractor Joe Fitzgerald discuss the structural work taking place at the Malibu beach house, as well as California’s tough building codes for earthquake safety.
Bob oversees the installation of a grade beam in the garage, which is in compliance with California seismic code.
The roof types of surrounding homes are discussed, together with the possibilities that exist for the project house. As roof demolition begins, Bob addresses the question of debris removal.
Bob reviews the newly completed caissons with the architects, and demolition continues with the removal of a tree from the courtyard.
Demolition continues with removal of asbestos from the attic.