This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

It’s a bustling day on the job site as the crew wraps up several weather-dependent tasks. They meticulously finish the cedar clapboarding and window trim, sharing insights on how to prevent water intrusion. A new fiberglass bulkhead is installed, and painter Seth Knipe reveals the color options for the main house. Inside, insulation contractor Don Sawyer and his team spray expanding foam into the media room's stud bays, the crawl space joist bays, and the master bedroom walls after removing the old fiberglass insulation. Outside, landscape contractor Roger Cook oversees the setup of an in-ground sprinkler system for the future lawn, while a hydroseeding crew applies seed over the prepared earth. Meanwhile, paving contractor Larry Torti demonstrates the installation of a new MacAdam driveway, utilizing recycled materials for the base, liquid asphalt as a binder, and rice stone for the top layer.