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We witness an exterior wall framed on the ground and raised into place. The crew learns about the history of framing tools and talks about recessed lighting and electrical panels. Then, three laminated veneer lumber beams replace an old ridge beam.

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This Old House

Season 43 Episode 9 | 23m 42s | Video has closed captioning.

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Silva frame an exterior wall on the ground and raise it into place. Tom gives a personal history of framing tools. Kevin, Charlie Silva, and Heath Eastman talk about different types of recessed lighting, installation, and layout. Electrical panels are discussed. An old ridge beam is replaced with three LVLS sandwiched together in place to support the addition.

Aired: 11/25/21

Rating: TV-G

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This old house concord: focus on framing

This old house concord: focus on framing

This old house concord: focus on framing


Concord: Focus on Framing This Old House Season 43

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Addition wall; the evolution of framing hammers and guns; planning for electric panels; inspecting new light fixtures; a ridge beam supports the addition.

  • Genres:

    House & Garden, Special Interest

  • Network:

    PBS

  • Air Date:

    Nov 25, 2021

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S43 E11: Smaller is Better

This week, framing is complete on the multi-angled roof, and a remote-controlled skylight is installed. The team discusses a mini-duct system, and the homeowner’s mother makes a glass mosaic table. Finally, a rotted wood gutter is replaced.

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S43 E10: Planting for the Future

In this episode, Tom Silva discusses the use of I-joists and LVL beams. Kevin O’Connor meets with woodworker Paul Grothouse. Then, Kevin and Charlie Silva insulate the original dormers of the house. Later, the landscape designer shares her vision for the front yard.

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S43 E9: Focus on Framing

We witness an exterior wall framed on the ground and raised into place. The crew learns about the history of framing tools and talks about recessed lighting and electrical panels. Then, three laminated veneer lumber beams replace an old ridge beam.

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S43 E8: Roughing It

A bay window is removed and reframed for a new one. An old school is being restored into apartments for veterans. The underside of a deck is the "roof" of the living space below. Pipe locations are discussed.

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S43 E7: Masonry Lessons

In this episode, a block wall is constructed to accept the framing of the addition. The old floor joists are shimmed to make a smooth transition to the new part of the house, and the kitchen designer lays out the kitchen.

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S43 E6: Tree Dr. House Call

A Flitch beam is installed on the house. Tree maintenance is performed, and a new footing is poured under the kitchen chimney. Then, the crew explores different heating systems. Kevin tours a high-tech sheathing factory in Georgia.

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S43 E5: Dormer Day

The house gets a new foundation. Natural stone veneers get cut, and the back dormer sees a new beam installed to increase headroom. Then, homeowner Megan and her interior designer look at tile.

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S43 E4: Solid Foundation

The foundation is waterproofed. The team talks about exterior paint colors, and homeowner Megan lends a hand turning the new newel posts. Cape-style homes are discussed. Then, the foundation is braced for backfilling.

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S43 E3: Fix the Foundation

The old foundation gets modified for the new basement. Jenn meets with the landscape designer to discuss the plans for the front yard. On the first floor, Charlie and Tom install a recessed beam.

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S43 E2: Saving What We Can

Appliances and radiators are salvaged before the major demolition begins. Outside, an arborist sprays the Hemlock trees to protect from damaging insects. Time to cut off the garage addition.

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What year was season 43 of this old house filmed?

Season 43 (2021–22) Kevin O'Connor's nineteenth season as the host.

What is the last episode of this old house?

Atlanta: Unsafe StructuresThis Old House / Latest episodenull

How many episodes are in season 43 of this old house?

39This Old House - Season 43 / Number of episodesnull

What is the current season of this old house?

Season 41 - The Westerly Ranch House.