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Woods House: Show Index
 In
this fifteen-part series, Dean and Robin work with an architectural
firm to build a new home on a wooded cul-de-sac lot. The goal is
to blend character and tradition with modern building materials
and techniques, while holding the line on both size and budget.
(3,100
finished sq. ft.)
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Floor Plan
(Episodes
1514-1526 originally broadcast September-December 2001; Episodes
1601-1602 encore broadcast is 1/4/03-1/11/03*)
Autumn
Woods House: Foundation and Cap
As crews complete the foundation and
cap, Dean discusses the plan with the architects and Robin tours a factory producing
high-tech engineered lumber. Autumn
Woods House: Framing Walls and Roof
Dean and Robin explain the off-site
wall-framing system as the first floor walls are craned into position. After roof
framing, custom windows are installed and Dean highlights the unique mullion treatment
and improved operation of the double-hung windows. Autumn
Woods House: Rough-Ins
A new solderless, crimping system for copper
pipe is demonstrated as the heating, plumbing, and electrical rough-ins begin.
Also featured are a new wood composite product used for casing, eaves, and fascia,
and high-tech wiring for whole-house audio, phone, and computer networking. Autumn
Woods House: Weatherization and Drywall
Dean and Robin talk about
critical steps that must be taken to ensure that the home is fully weatherized
and insulated before hanging the drywall. Autumn
Woods House: Exterior Wrap
Installation of the exterior elements nears
completion as the dormers are finished with cedar shingle panels, the first two
coats of stucco are applied and final grading begins. Autumn
Woods House: Landscaping
Dean and Robin highlight installation of
the paver patio and driveway. Autumn
Woods House: Planting
With hardscape done, Dean and Robin work with
a landscape designer on preparing new beds for trees, shrubs, and perennials. Autumn
Woods House: Floors, Stone, and Ceramic Tile
Dean and Robin cover
the floors, highlighting the wood, stone, and ceramic tile materials used in the
house. Autumn
Woods House: Doors and Cabinets
As home construction continues, Dean
and Robin highlight the home's custom doors and cabinets, which assume more importance
in this home because there is less emphasis placed on wood trim and mouldings. Autumn
Woods House: Kitchen
Dean and Robin finish the main elements in the
kitchen as the countertops, plumbing fixtures, and appliances are installed. Autumn
Woods House: Wine Cellar
As finish elements come together in the lower
level, Dean and Robin focus on the racking and climate-control issues when setting
up a room for wine storage. Autumn
Woods House: Home Theater
Dean and Robin work with a custom electronics
specialist to finish the distributed audio system, hook up a state-of-the-art
home theater, and install controls for security, phones, and computers throughout
the house. Autumn
Woods House: Construction Wrap
Dean and Robin discuss the final installations
as painting, papering, and carpeting wrap up. Autumn
Woods Completion: Decorating
Dean and Robin work with a custom electronics
specialist to finish the distributed audio system, hook up a state-of-the-art
home theater, and install controls for security, phones, and computers throughout
the house. Autumn
Woods Completion: Furnishing
Dean and Robin discuss the final installations
as painting, papering, and carpeting wrap up.
Autumn
Woods House: Floor Plan
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