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Structural and pest roblems at the project house, anatomy of
the new landscape walls, challenges in hiding the necessary
ductwork, and a visit to a utopian neighborhood of modern houses.
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows host Kevin O'Connor the newly
discovered problems at the project house, most of them caused by
the poor workmanship of a previous contractor. In the living room,
one structural fix is already underway as general contractor Tom
Silva prepares to install a flush frame beam made from LVLs that
will carry the load of the second floor. Pest management expert Dan
Fleicher shows Kevin the extent of the termite and carpenter ant
damage, and suggests possible treatment options. Landscape
contractor Roger Cook reveals the anatomy of new landscape walls;
they'll be natural stone veneer over reinforced concrete. Kevin
visits Six Moon Hill, a utopian neighborhood of modern houses
created by the Architects Collaborative in 1948. Plumbing and
heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin one of the challenges
he's facing in this minimalist modern house - no place to hide
necessary ductwork.