The Tunnel (2013)
S19E24 The San Francisco House - 5
Episode Overview
The team travels to Coloma, California, the birthplace of the Gold Rush in 1848, to explore Sutter's Mill and try their luck at panning for gold. While the rain takes a break, they work on installing new redwood siding at the house. Inside, Richard Trethewey assists plumber Jeff Deehan in updating a vintage lavatory with a modern mixing faucet. Homeowner Laurie Ann Bishop showcases the dramatic impact of new windows in the chapel, while an energy consultant uses a thermographic camera to highlight their heat-retaining features. In the basement, Richard talks about the new heating plant—a combined boiler and hot water tank—and its manifold system for radiant floor heating. Meanwhile, our host receives the custom exterior doors for the church, and a cleverly disguised garage is put in place.
