Aug 9
Dow Building Solutions collaborates with custom homebuilder, Bensonwood, to create one New England family’s dream home by combining old world craftsmanship with modern day building science. Custom-designed to have all the charm of an 18th century colonial barn - but none of the dampness and leaky drafts - the Weston, Massachusetts home is the focus of this season’s PBS home improvement series, “This Old House”. Read the full story at http://building.dow.com/media/current/20081002b.htm
Duration : 0:1:39
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Jul 27
Exterior door insulation is essential to keep out the elements. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through the steps to ensure that your exterior door is insulated properly. Your exterior door will be sealed tight if you follow Tim’s insulation tips about fiberglass insulation, spray Foam Insulation and flashing tape.
Duration : 0:5:24
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Jul 19
While our awesome 1970’s door was still in good shape and energy efficient in its day, its now leaking air at the corners and we want to replace it with a door that lets more light in.
The house has shifted in 30 years making the new install not as straight forward as we would have liked. This is really not a how to video I am not sure if we should have flashed under the door, the book I have didn’t say to however I have seen a few things that make me think we should have, we were having camera problems and were under time constraints to get the door in before dark, but you should get the general idea.
We had the help of our good friend Gonzo, his excellent carpentry skills and level headed approach made him the voice of reason.
Duration : 0:2:46
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