This Old House
Season 32 Episode 19 - Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story
Back in Los Angeles, host Kevin O'Connor arrives to find the new clay roof tiles on site as well as the custom windows and doors, which are made of wood and single-glazed to keep a historic look. They meet the strict California energy codes with a combination of tempered glass and Low-E coatings. Roofing contractor John Dybas returns to show Kevin the plan they've come up with for the new roof: using the roof tiles from the old house for the perimeter of the new roof only where they can be seen from the street. The rest of the field will be new, manufactured two-pan tile to cut down on costs. Down in Corona, California, Kevin sees how piles of clay and sand are mixed with water and fire to produce our roof tiles. Back in Silver Lake, John shows Kevin the polypropylene underlayment he's using, the flashing details, and how his expert crew sets the tiles along the ridges using nails, mortar, and hand tools.
Episodes in Season 32
Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River
Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges
Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure
Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods
Auburndale; A New Approach to the House
Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons
Auburndale; Progress On All Levels
Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door
Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation
Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour
Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola
Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products
Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal
Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation
Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape
Auburndale; Transformation Complete!
Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost
Los Angeles; Only in LA
Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story
Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake
Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?
Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
26 min
Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood
26 min
Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Los Angeles; More Spanish Style
26 min
