This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

Significant strides have been made on the project, with Steve admiring the newly constructed bays and porch deck on the house’s seaside. Tommy, alongside the master carpenter, starts shingling with red cedar shingles that have been prepped in bleaching oil. Meanwhile, Steve and landscape contractor Roger Cook consult with Manchester conservation officer Betsy Rickards to understand regulations regarding thinning the dense tree cluster by the water. As they begin to consider the interior finishes, Steve takes viewers on a tour of Beauport, an impressive 40-room home designed by Henry Davis Sleeper, known for its unique themed rooms. Back at the site, the master carpenter checks in with roofer Mark Mulloy, who is crafting a lead-coated copper roof for the music room’s distinctive bump-out. Finally, Steve gets a look at the future of plumbing as Brian Bilo demonstrates the efficient installation of plastic pipes.