This Old House (1979)

Episode Overview

Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston to find a group of masons from Wisconsin ready to tackle the exterior stone veneer. General contractor Tom Silva introduces homeowner Amy Favat to innovative synthetic slate roofing composed of 80 percent recycled materials. Outside, Jason Buechel and his team are busy applying a New England fieldstone veneer, featuring dark grout and deep raked joints for a rustic, dry-laid appearance. Meanwhile, in Brookline, New Hampshire, master carpenter Norm Abram visits third-generation lumber specialist Tom Bingham, who is crafting custom wainscoting, chair rails, and horizontal wallboards for the Weston project. Back in Weston, Tom showcases the new custom garage doors to homeowner Pete Favat, demonstrating their installation and functionality.