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On the day before the wrap party, Norm Abram and Kevin O'Connor pay
a visit to the Jefferson Memorial.
On the day before the wrap party, master carpenter Norm Abram
and host Kevin O'Connor pay a visit to the Jefferson Memorial.
Architect Genell Anderson shows Norm the archival photo that
inspired her design for the replacement roof turret, and Norm meets
roofing contractor Tony Constantino to see how the structure is
coming together. The finish materials are low maintenance -
synthetic slate roofing, a high-density urethane cornice and a
shiny copper finial - all approved by the historic board. In the
parlor, Norm applies a few coats of wax to enhance and protect the
newly stripped and salvaged mantle. Garden designer Kevin Cordt
adds teak furniture and blooming annuals to the backyard, creating
a true urban oasis. The next day, Norm arrives to find general
contractor Mahyar Mahvi finishing up an elaborate tile medallion at
the entryway, while his crew attends to the last details.
Architectural ironwork specialist Fred Mashack installs the newly
rehabbed iron and steel entry stair, while inside, interior
designer Kate Dieterich shows Kevin her strategies for decorating
an urban row house. Out front, thanks to a talented team of
restoration contractors, the renovation is complete. The team
assembles on the front steps, as Washington, DC, mayor Anthony
Williams arrives to officially open the house with a ribbon cutting
and good wishes for the future homeowners.