This Old House | Tanks for the Propane (S41 E8) | FULL EPISODE

The new propane tank gets buried in the backyard. Norm advises an apprentice in composite decking. Jeff and Tommy add final touches to the coffered ceiling. A shelving system goes into the new office. Outside Mark applies a stone veneer to the new chimney.

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Kevin O'Connor opens the show in the new basement, formally the garage, where the homeowners want to make a modest home gym and use the rest for utilities and storage.

A new furnace is already in place. Upstairs the finish woodworking has started, and in the living area there are two new sets of slider doors that lead out to what will soon be a deck.

In the backyard, a trench has been dug for a new pipeline. Richard Trethewey is with propane supplier Peter Sherman who has brought a 1,000-gallon steel propane tank that will be buried. The tank is filled 85% with liquid and the rest is vapor. It has to stay under constant pressure to maintain a steady flow of vapor into the house. Even though it's not required for this particular project, Richard demonstrates how in-ground tanks in high water table locations need to be anchored down.

Norm Abram shows apprentice Kathryn the durable composite decking that will be used for the new deck. They begin with setting the perimeter boards, and then they start to work on the field pieces using the special slots to space each board and screw it down to the joists.

Inside, Kevin finds Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor working on the coffered ceiling. Mineral wool was put above for sound dampening, then 1x6 inch v-groove poplar was nailed into the field. Now they're building the crown molding in a picture frame on the table and lifting it up to be installed in one unit to create a coffered ceiling in a grid pattern.

Down the hall the old bedrooms have been converted to a laundry room, playroom and home office. Courtney Cavanagh is a local designer who worked with Scott and Shayla on creating cabinets and book storage in the office. Courtney shows Kevin the design on the computer and they look at the system of partitions and shelves being installed.

Outside Mark McCullough is at the new chimney with Buck Sharpe. The gas fireplace vent has been boxed in with plywood and covered with a weather barrier and cement board. Now Buck is using an architectural stone veneer that's lightweight and easy to cut. He applies it to look like dry-stacked stone.

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Products and Services from this episode

Composite Decking
Category: Design
Manufacturer
Deckorators
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Insulation
Category: Building Resources, Materials, Insulation
Manufacturer
Rockwool
https://www.rockwool.com/

Mason
Category: Contractors & Services, Masonry, Fireplaces & Chimneys
Contractor
Sharpe Construction
https://sharpeconstructionri.com

Office Shelving System
Category: Cabinets & Hardware, Design, Organizational Systems, Contractors & Services
Supplier
California Closets
http://www.californiaclosets.com

Propane Tank
Category: Contractors & Services, Plumbing, HVAC
Supplier
Newport Propane
https://www.newportpropane.com

Stone Veneer
Category: Masonry, Fireplaces & Chimneys
Manufacturer
Eldorado Stone
http://www.eldoradostone.com

Trim
Category: Building Resources, Materials, Millwork & Moldings, Shutters & Trim
Manufacturer
Lifespan Solid Select
http://www.lifespansolidselect.com

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This Old House | Tanks for the Propane (S41 E8) | FULL EPISODE
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