This Old House (1979)
S27E13 Cambridge | Interior Finishes Begin
Episode Overview
Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates to host Kevin O'Connor the installation of a pre-fabricated pitched structural foam trench drain at the garage entrance. Inside, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals the radiant tubing being laid in the master suite, along with the cast iron waste pipe and PEX water supply lines within the library walls, showcasing an innovative high-velocity mini duct system that optimizes space on the first floor. Painting contractor Jim Clark discusses with master carpenter Norm Abram the complexities of creating a stain formula suitable for the diverse wood types used throughout the house. General contractor Tom Silva shares insights on the water-blown expanding soft foam insulation being applied on the second floor. Kevin also explores the Stata Center at MIT, highlighting how contemporary architecture caters to the demands of one of America's leading universities.
