This Old House S40E03 · Jamestown: HVAC of the Future

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Jeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net zero house, and Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced HVAC system.

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1. 1 1. The Net-Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House2018-10-06The fortieth season begins with Kevin outside The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island – a magnificent mansion once owned by the Vanderbilt family. Tommy picks him up in the truck and
2. 2 2. Jamestown: Net Zero From the Ground Up2018-10-13 · 25mOld shingles with asbestos are removed and a new foundation is formed in a factory. Kevin tours Jamestown.
3. 3 3. Jamestown: HVAC of the Future2018-10-20 · 26mJeff shows Kevin how he's framing the net zero house, and Richard demonstrates heat loss and gain to design a balanced HVAC system.
4. 4 4. Jamestown: A Charleston Family House Is Reborn2018-10-27 · 26mNew apprentices join the team in Rhode Island as the roof goes up. The homeowners visit a cabinet showroom to finalize their plans. The house gets sheathed. It's the finish line at
5. 5 5. Jamestown: Ramp Up the R Value2018-11-03Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for efficient yet decorative lighting. Tom and Jeff work with the appr
6. 6 6. Jamestown: Net Zero Blanket2018-11-10Roof insulation is next step at the net zero house. Richard tours the basement of The Breakers in Newport. Kevin meets Congressman Norcross at the house, who is also an electrician
7. 7 7. Jamestown: Modern Barn Raising2018-11-17The electrician installs a load center at the Idea House. Tom teaches the apprentices the correct application of cedar roof shingles. Kevin and Jeff add insulation to the basement.
8. 8 8. Jamestown: Air Tight House2019-01-03Sealing the home against air leaks; reviewing the pre-drywall checklist; landscape plan; fabricating pieces for porch columns and rails; shingles are applied as the last layer of t
9. 9 9. Jamestown: Designing Their Dream Home2019-01-10Reviewing design samples; heating pump; applying stone veneer; installing a wall-hung toilet tank; building a vanity.
10. 10 10. Jamestown: Powering Net Zero2019-01-17The difference between blueboard and drywall; sizing a solar array; installing a wood ceiling; installing a generator; a boat building school.
11. 11 11. Jamestown: Roger's Nod to Sod2019-01-24Sod farm; HVAC installation; adding a gas fireplace to the living room; attaching screens to the side porch; digging a well.
12. 12 12. Jamestown: Energy-Saving Installations2019-01-31Induction cooking; installing solar panels on the barn roof; installing a unique lattice; ERV demonstration; landscaping and hardscaping.
13. 13 13. Jamestown: Net-Zero Comes Together2019-02-07The net zero house is complete; touring the yard, barn and upstairs; checking out the main floor; reviewing mechanicals.
14. 14 14. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Mid-Century Modern Makeover2019-02-14Renovation plans for a 1957 mid-century modern house in need of a total overhaul; demolition begins.
15. 15 15. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Next-Generation Demolition2019-02-21 · 26mAsbestos and tree removal; a visit to the first "This Old House" project in Dorchester, Mass.
16. 16 16. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Apprentices in Sill School2019-03-30Laying a sill on a new foundation; scoping the sewer; starting a design plan to create a sleek, modern space.
17. 17 17. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Beam Me Up Tommy2019-04-06 · 26mPouring a buttress; revisiting the 2001 Manchester by the Sea project; solving a ductwork problem; installing a PVC trim overhang.
18. 18 18. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Norm Revisits a Skylight2019-04-13In-counter outlets; former apprentice Nathan Gilbert; framing a skylight.
19. 19 19. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Stone Cold Pavers2019-04-20Selecting patio pavers; installing a skylight in the bathroom; repairing the foundation.
20. 20 20. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Eight Is Enough Stairways2019-04-27 · 26mCalculating the risers for a set of stairs; insulating the foundation; installing radiant heat; revisiting an old project.
21. 21 21. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Can We Cantilever2019-05-04 · 26mInstalling rafters for a cantilevered roof; solving a venting problem for the kitchen sink; fixing AC ductwork; installing snow cleats on the roof.
22. 22 22. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: What’s the Miter with the Corner2019-05-11 · 26mRebuilding a century-old puddingstone wall; revisiting the 2005 Cambridge modern project; installing trimless LED recessed lights; installing large tanks under the driveway to curt
23. 23 23. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: See Glass2019-05-18Manufacturing plate glass and windows; cold weather painting; installing radiant heat under the driveway while the patio is installed out front.
24. 24 24. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Attack of the Giant Tile2019-05-25Laying large-format tile in the living room; visiting the 20th-anniversary project in Key West, Fla.; installing a hanging retro fireplace and modern kitchen cabinets.
25. 25 25. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Finally Finishes2019-06-22 · 26mInstalling closet systems, modern baseboards and a linear wall drain in the master shower; selecting door hardware; installing floating bathroom vanities.
26. 26 26. Brookline Mid-Century Modern House: Taking Modern Back to the Future2019-06-29Touring the home and reviewing its special features.