This Old House | Raise a Second Story (S41 E4) | FULL EPISODE

The gambrel roof profiles are pre-assembled and raised. Then the crew stands up the second floor walls. Three new apprentices arrive as part of the Gen Next program. Tommy shows them how to measure and cut roof rafters. Richard works with an engineer who is designing a septic system for the project.
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With the gables installed on both sides of the addition, Kevin O'Connor finds Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor building and raising the narrow gambrel roof profiles on either end.
The next step is to stand the two second floor dormer walls on the long sides of the house. With the windows framed out, Tom and Kevin throw in with Jeff and his crew to finish sheathing before they raise the walls. As part of the Generation Next initiative, each season apprentices are invited to join the building team so they can learn on the job. Kevin introduces the three newest apprentices, Kathryn Fulton, Ryan Dolan, and De'Shaun Burnett. Each come to the jobsite with a different background story and are ready to dive in with the crew.
The original house had the most basic of waste water systems, a cesspool. The new construction means the homeowners must upgrade their system. Richard Trethewey meets with engineer Jeff Balch to find out the modern plan for waste water--including a biological system that significantly reduces the amount of nitrogen that's released to a leaching field.
Meanwhile, heavy lifting continues as Jeff's team wraps up framing the second story and attic of the house. Kevin assists Jeff with installing the LVL ridge. Tom shows the three new apprentices how to measure and cut the roof rafters while the rest of the crew starts to install them.
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Apprenticeship program in New Orleans
Category: Generation NEXT
Contractor
unCommon Construction
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Cast and Crew Lodging
Category: Side Trip, Miscellaneous
Side Trip
The Margin Street Inn
marginstreetinn.com
Manufactured dimensional lumber
Category: Building Resources, Materials, Side Trip
Supplier
Weyerhaeuser
www.weyerhaeuser.com
Septic Engineer
Category: Contractors & Services
Expert assistance
Frisella-Balch Engineering
[phone]
Weather membrane
Category: Building Resources, Siding, Materials
Supplier
GCP Applied Technologies (Formerly Grace Residential Building Materials)
gcpat.com/en
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This Old House | Raise a Second Story (S41 E4) | FULL EPISODE
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[@ilichiregius2884]

After watching one of the most recent videos on the channel I gained a lot more respect for Kevin. He started out as a homeowner who wrote into the show for help, now he's one of the hosts.

[@ncprealty3844]

Thank goodness for these humble, intelligent and grounded apprentices, we need more of these people.

[@flat-earther]

ncprealty I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jacolley]

I am from the UK been watching this old house for 20 years+

[@QwikAdDotCom]

Hope those inches don't throw you off.

[@jacolley]

I tend to work in both 👍🏻

[@andrewspence5642]

From Leeds, UK, not quite 20 yrs, but still watching, I used to watch Mike Holmes as well, it is good to see how other countries do things..

[@mikemmikem2758]

It must be so rewarding teaching such young apprentices. That's a great program for a career in honorable industry.

[@juanmoran6705]

I have been watching this old house since I was about 2. So for 42 great years I have been able to enjoy and learn from this old house. I would love to join the team. Thanks for all you information and for taking the time to teach us. .

[@myronsmith2114]

I remember the very first show when Norm was still a young guy but highly skilled. Even though he left the show early we can’t forget Bob Villa

[@kathrynb4683]

Always learning after thinking I know it all after 45 years...

[@BillB23]

I think the learning is the best part about the job. That and the fact that you have no disconnect between the work and the paycheck. This structure went up. My sweat put this in place to shelter a family. The pay is like icing on a cake because the work itself is so rewarding.

[@BillB23]

The saw man on my first pro gig swinging a hammer was a West Virginian who'd been a carpenter since shortly after God created wood. This was a historical restoration of an 1885 Victorian owned by a professor of architecture at Georgia Tech. His knowledge and teaching technique gave me so much learning that folks who didn't know better were calling me a master carpenter long before I'd earned the title.

[@Whistlin10Speed]

Tom hammering behind the nail gun 😂 love it

[@flat-earther]

sammullin I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@scottyellis3442]

I was a drywall hanger for 25 years & always liked coming to a house that had been framed with LVL because it was always straight, true & plumb but the LVL was so hard alot of the times it would break the heads off my screws. Love the show & never to old to learn something new. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@flat-earther]

scottyellis I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@scottyellis3442]

@@flat-earther I started watching your suggestion, do I believe the earth is flat? Absolutely not, but I also don't believe slave labor built the pyramids, I've just started watching so we'll see.

[@flat-earther]

@@scottyellis3442 Okay. I'm not suggesting to merely believe in what's said in the series. I'm just opening a door of information for you and you do what you want with it and make up your own mind.

[@ihavepotatopie]

I like how at 20:13 the auto-subtitles say applause.

[@davidrobins4025]

I love all of your videos - instructive and helpful in so many ways.

[@jeffkuipers1030]

i have a 10x20 gable shed in the back yard and i get so many compliments on it.

[@vaclemor102]

That was amazing XD the house is getting so big !

[@mrsnufflegums]

Nice crosspromotional little easter egg in the parking lot. Gotta love having one trailer for all of Tommy's tools.

[@dagored100]

Very nice young people..love the show

[@bjornjoseph]

I had some water damage and rot above a downstairs window... this old house gave me the k owledge on how to fix it.. Bracing the floor above and reframing. Loved it

[@flat-earther]

bjornjoseph I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@music1nut]

Great program teaching the young.

[@flat-earther]

music1nut I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@jessethepondhopper8370]

They not running enough air too set the nail from the gun lmfao

[@godbluffvdgg]

Those Hitachi's nailers get a lot of respect in the trades...You don't see them much here, more Bostitch with a few Sencos

[@borys444]

Agree..

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of I agree with the fact that there’s rot inside that bostich and the moneys in the hitachi.

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of well it’s a bit of a surprise....

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of an 8d nail went thru the 2” DWV , I’ve never seen anything like it...

[@borys444]

@@Kevin-mp5of ur going to have to choke down some dust first b4 u get to that part..

[@davidpollard3522]

Cool, they are building a new Amityville house on the water. 😬😬😬

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Look at Tommy using a Festool track saw to cut birdsmouths 😂

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

The apprentices should probably learn with a Mag 77, but what do I know.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

@@Kevin-mp5of They can't yet. Maybe start them with an aluminum 77 so they can appreciate the mag version later?

[@aaqilian5.085]

@@GregsWorkshopOregon probably not much

[@DustinPlatt]

_Today, on this Old House_ We show you how to spend near a million dollars while making it seem like we're just renovating a bathroom. You can do it too.

[@ptaylor4923]

Do you have to replace those hanging white things that changes the bacteria and how often? Then how do you dispose of them?

[@Ajkplumber]

My question? If install new fitting ppr water line bathroom ..how much pressuer .do u require to cheak leakge ...???? How much( psi or baar)

[@user-ei2qb2hf9i]

Noticed while installing the soffit they didn't allow it break on center. Eventually this will cause cupping/cureling

[@suzysteel]

So we just had our pre built staircases delivered and I'm a bit disheartened by the construction. We weren't planning on ever staining stringers, and they appear to be plywood. The entire staircase is stapled together and there are protective boards stapled to the center of our hickory treads. We've never had pre built staircases installed before and we don't really know what to expect.

[@christie2227]

Things you don't hear often on the site: "Okay, take your time!"

[@simonsonjh]

That collar tie holding up the entire ridge beam, and rafters, has only 4 screws holding it! And yes, I see a few nails too. Seems too weak to hold a big snow load.

[@jrmartinezymtz]

Closed captions...Please!!! (Not the auto-generated ones). 😩😫😭

[@BillB23]

Yeah! You are (or used to be) affiliated with PBS. Ain't they s'posed to caption for the hearing challenged and us old farts? Auto generated captions need remedial help to suck.

[@LetsGoBrandon-FJB]

grab a pen and paper

[@BillB23]

@@LetsGoBrandon-FJB If you can't hear it you can't transcribe it, dummy.

[@jeffwilson1399]

Dude. Stop. Seriously. Same joke. Every goddamn day.

[@donavan4481]

I watch through the pbs website and they have closed captions

[@ornothopter188]

hey Tommy if you didn't have drawings how do you determine the top length to set your template and how did you make your template?

[@flat-earther]

ornothopter I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@elainerussell924]

Ok guys Kevin ons the job now we're going get some work done he has a tool belt with a tape measure

[@paulmitrano3612]

Buying that lumber these days would set you back a couple lobstahs, kid!

[@nickkk420]

No kidding, prices tripled in my hood

[@fatimamoura4516]

I do need to do the same on my 1860 old hose. Please help me!❤

[@chet174able]

I'm not standing a wall without housewrap and windows in if available.

[@alonzomartii]

Poor Kevin he had to lift the wait by him self. Watch out with your back.

[@livingwithlexyoutube]

Wish I could do this myself

[@morganwylie6133]

What’s stopping you

[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

You 100% can get in to carpentry at almost any age. Carpentry has no bias beyond dedication and acquired skills(through struggles, strife, injuries, sweat, and a serious sense of accomplishment when you finish a job)

[@nickkk420]

Start with a fort, or a chicken coop, that's what I did

[@VideosbySteve]

20:07 sorry i dont know the name of the flat piece that attaches to the circular saw but i like it and i want one.

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Track saw, brand is Festool.

[@VideosbySteve]

@@GregsWorkshopOregon thanks!

[@chrisburns5691]

it isn't a standard circular saw, it is designed to fit that track. Dewalt and Makita also make decent track saws, that are cheaper than a festool.

[@chrisburns5691]

@@Kevin-mp5of interesting, I had heard good things about the makita.

[@ewdtrey]

Better have lots of money laying around if you want a festool brand of anything. Great tools, but they're about 3 times as expensive as the typical tool of the trade. Kreg makes an adapter/track that fits most circular saws for about a small fraction of the cost of a true track saw. Works great too

[@88cameras]

I went on 2 once and almost took a #2... XD

[@donc-m4900]

and it was heavy.

[@flat-earther]

88cameras I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@QwikAdDotCom]

What happened to that Chicago episode? I remember watching it thinking that it was a bit botched towards the end (not the construction, the episode itself).

[@786otto]

Repeats, it was posted two weeks ago and again now???

[@user-vt2vd4ek4b]

You don’t need to remove the first floor that was a lost of money So they stop using 2 by 4

[@offshorebear]

Yankee Matt Risinger needs some hair dye tips from Texan Matt Risinger.

[@ThingsTerrestrial]

Government "building codes" (all "building codes" possess the color of law) have some practicality where nature is overwhelmed.

[@flat-earther]

things I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Miss Molly loves Hunting the 10 most wanted including Kevin the sniper !!

[@RCinginSC]

13:16 How do you convert Nitrogen into a "different type of Nitrogen " ?🤔

[@edrcozonoking]

Just tells you the guy has no idea how it actually works.

[@shadowofcloud9]

@@edrcozonoking It's converting ammonia nitrogen (NH4+) to a nitrate (NO3-). It's easier to just say "a different type of Nitrogen" than explain what a polyatomic ion is.

[@RCinginSC]

@@shadowofcloud9 Now that's actually helpful. Thank you 😎👍

[@alonzojohnson7955]

😎

[@theactualcanadian8300]

Bugs me that the guy on the boom lift isn’t wearing a harness... massive fine if you’re caught

[@oldtwinsna8347]

How much is the fine?

[@theactualcanadian8300]

@@oldtwinsna8347 I believe this is in the states so I’m not entirely sure, but in Canada (Ontario) it’s upwards of $10,000 to the operator meaning that if the person operating is certified with Working at Heights and Aerial Work Platform certifications, THEY are solely liable for their actions. The company cannot be fined.

[@jeffwilson1399]

@@oldtwinsna8347 it's massive. Apparently

[@oldtwinsna8347]

@@theactualcanadian8300 Wow that's a lot for sure.

[@akoznasovajusername]

What kind of a surname is Silva? The only people I see having that surname are from Brazil.

[@joelness]

@@brianglade848 He's actually the Lone Rainjah, "Hi-ho Silva, away!!"

[@mendonesiac]

Silva is a Portuguese, Spanish and Italian name, from Latin for "forest"

[@noneyabusiness8065]

This old house? Looks like new construction lol

[@LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLing]

I'm not a fan of the advantex units, they add a huge cost to the system.

[@flat-earther]

What is that BTW LOL I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ThomasEricWendt]

What's up with everyone wearing the "build" show merch??

[@michaelcarroll991]

Who uses a track saw to cut rafters???

[@LetsGoBrandon-FJB]

i use one to cut pizza

[@LetsGoBrandon-FJB]

@@Kevin-mp5of it cuts meatloaf as well

[@LetsGoBrandon-FJB]

speaking of cesspools, there is a huge one in d.c. right now

[@jeffwilson1399]

Draihhnin' ove dah laahgehst cesspool!! . . . Fahhhk dah Pehdo Ehlite!! 🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞

[@alvaroduarte0126]

🙋‍♂️

[@timower5850]

Should be called "This New House". Far from a rehab.

[@fredkennedy8435]

Thank you for featuring a woman apprentice! Super nice to see :)

[@zephyr1408]

Boy oh boy? I see two ppl who will make it as a production carpenter and one who will not ! And that one took up a slot of a thousand more qualified apprentices ! Silly woke thinking ! If you’re building my house and I see someone who is slow? Weak? Not built for hustle ? What do you think I am gonna say about time constraints?

[@cagaleched3459]

Iam the first to watch...

[@cagaleched3459]

@@Kevin-mp5of bragging rights

[@QwikAdDotCom]

I watched this episode a year or so ago. 🙂

[@LetsGoBrandon-FJB]

liar!

[@madisonjam85]

Wow! Did you tell all your middle school friends?

[@bettymaverick1098]

Very poor quality builds on the wall tie downs. I saw none. I have seen this poor quality many times on this Old House. New England must not any rules. In Florida most counties building like this they would put you in jail or stop you from building. You could not even buy House Insurance with this build. The insurance require inspections to avoid homes built with such terrible builds.