Episode 107
Week of May 20, 2006
New guidelines could threaten rebuilding in New Orleans. A team of brothers earning money & awards for Green Building. Host Scott Branscom takes us on a tour of a home he's building.
Segment 1:
In the News:
- Regional news from Ohio , California , Missouri
- Lawrence Brothers LLC a home builder in Nashville , Tennessee . The brothers talk about sustainable building, why they're doing it and their successes.
- Katrina Update, New Orleans home building leaders question new FEMA guidelines that call for building new homes three feet above flood level.
Resources:
Earthcraft Homes
Cumberland River Compact
Building Outside the Box
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: this Virtual Trade Show is from the 2006 International Builder's Show. It features French Porte Doors, garage doors that look like French doors.
Manufacturer: www.frenchporte.com
Editor's Choice:
Bosch Anchor Drive Kit
Dig Safe National Numbers
Field2Base
Zip System Roofing
Review from the Field:
Send your Review from the Field by visiting the Feedback Section of the ProTV page
Segment 3:
The featured Best Practice is about Window Framing without Jack Studs. This method uses less wood than traditional window framing and allows more insulation.
Video Library:
OVE & Stack Framing
Making room with Space Joists
Cathedral Ceiling
Build IQ
Segment 4:
Take a tour of a house being built by host Scott Branscom.
Resources:
Grace Construction
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