This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

Homeowner Dick Silva provides a walkthrough of his framed and sheathed house, sharing that he and Sandra have received a satisfactory insurance payout for the structure, while the settlement for the contents is pending a complete inventory. We then head to the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, where firefighters practice essential life-saving and building protection techniques. Back at the house, the team discusses the intricacies of shed dormers, while framing contractor Eric Pierce skillfully assembles one with speed and precision. Mason Lenny Belliveau showcases his method, using veneer brick for the concrete foundation and matching full brick for the chimney.