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Erecting Gables and Visiting Local Historic Sites (HA1203)

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Ted Riley is back on site with Bob as framing continues at our Vermont farmhouse, including exterior sheathing from Georgia-Pacific. The gable ends are going up, as well as initial framing for the garage. Bob continues his tour of historic Vermont, this time visiting The Billings Farm and Museum, the oldest operating farm in New England. It's original owners, Frederick Billings and George Marsh, are credited as founders of the environmental movement.

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	Reviewing the Architect's Home Plans Bob studies the architect's plans to get a better feel for what the house will look like when it's finished. The side entrance to the home will have a covered ... Watch video and view full description
	Raising the Gables Bob meets with general contractor Ted Riley as Dan Enright and his framing crew prepare to raise the gable end wall. The gable has a 12-12 pitch making it a ... Watch video and view full description
	Land Conservation and Scientific Farming at Billings Farm Bob visits the Billings Farm, home of Frederick Billings, one of the fathers of the land conservation movement in the United States, and takes a tour of the farm and ... Watch video and view full description
	Sealing the Exterior Wall Sills As framing gets underway, Bob watches the workmen roll out the ICA Sill Seal, a new non-crosslink polyethylene foam product, simplifying the installation of the sill. Watch video and view full description