Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products
Episode 12 · 2010-12-23
- Documentary
- Reality
Episode overview
On site at the Auburndale project, the transformation of the back of the house is almost complete. Up on the deck, general contractor Tom Silva is putting down a new generation of composite decking—it is made from the same recycled plastic bits and wood waste that we’ve used before, but this time it has a durable new proprietary finish that carries a 30-year warranty. The manufacturer also provides a hidden fastening system and a prefabricated railing. Inside, painting is underway, and we’re using a product that promises richer colors, but also low VOCs—so master carpenter Norm Abram heads over to the factory to learn what goes into a quality can of paint. Painting contractor Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O'Connor what he likes and doesn’t like about how the paint performs. In the living room, Tom shows Kevin how he’s making a few simple modifications to the fireplace mantel that will update its style to better fit in with the rest of the newly renovated house.
Season 32 episodes
1. Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River2010-10-07
2. Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges2010-10-14
3. Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure2010-10-21
4. Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods2010-10-28
5. Auburndale; A New Approach to the House2010-11-04
6. Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons2010-11-11
7. Auburndale; Progress On All Levels2010-11-18
8. Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door2010-11-25
9. Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation2010-12-02
10. Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour2010-12-09
11. Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola2010-12-16
12. Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products2010-12-23
13. Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal2010-12-30
14. Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation2011-01-06
15. Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape2011-01-13
16. Auburndale; Transformation Complete!2011-01-20
17. Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost2011-01-27
18. Los Angeles; Only in LA2011-02-03
19. Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story2011-02-10
20. Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake2011-02-17
21. Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?2011-02-24
22. Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile2011-03-03
23. Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood2011-03-10
24. Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star2011-03-17
25. Los Angeles; More Spanish Style2011-03-24
26. Los Angeles; So Long To Silver Lake2011-03-31
