This Old House

Weston; Raising Timbers

E6    Nov 6, 2008    TV-G
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The second week of the house raising begins with a ceremonial timberframe raise on the first floor—by hand. The rest of the job will be done with a crane including lifting a forty-eight foot long assembly of Douglas Fir timbers and live Oak crucks that will run the length of the entire first floor. Timberframe captain Mark Roentsch shows host Kevin O'Connor how the assemblies are joined together and flow into place. Homeowner Pete Favat shows Kevin the new kitchen space, while master carpenter Norm Abram travels to Claremont, New Hampshire, to see the custom kitchen being fabricated and finished using hand-applied milk paint and distressing techniques used to make the new cabinets look at home in an "old" barn. Back in Weston the first floor exterior walls featuring windows and some finishes already installed are craned into place.
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Cast of Weston; Raising Timbers
  • Kevin O'ConnorHost
  • Tom SilvaGeneral Contractor
  • Richard TretheweyPlumbing and Heating Expert
  • Roger CookLandscape Contractor
  • Norm AbramMaster Carpenter

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