This Old House (1979)
S30E03 Weston; Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!
Episode Overview
In Weston, host Kevin O'Connor meets homeowners Amy and Pete Favat as they tidy their backyard, preparing for the construction crew. General contractor Tom Silva kicks off the house project by positioning pre-cast foundation walls, which are factory-made and delivered by crane. Meanwhile, in New Hampshire at Bensonwood, builder Tedd Benson showcases the timberframe office, where his team employs advanced software and precision cutting technology to craft over 300 timber pieces for the build. Back in Weston, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey sets up an insulated in-slab radiant heating system in preparation for pouring the basement and garage slab. Landscape architect Wes Wirth unveils a design for the new yard that addresses wetland restrictions, road noise, tricky terrain, and existing garden beds.
