ASK This Old House | Rot Repair, Heat Pumps (S20 E13) FULL EPISODE

Mark McCullough shares the story of how he became a mason and what he loves best about his trade; Tom Silva explains why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it, how to repair it if it occurs, and when to replace it; in Future House, Ross Trethewey explains the four main types of heat pump technology, how they work, and which houses are the best fit for them.

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How to Identify and Repair Rotting Wood
Tom recommends preventing rot from happening in the first place by ensuring windows and doors are flashed properly, gutters are hung correctly, and water is being diverted away from the building. If a small amount of rot is detected, it's possible to repair it to keep it from spreading. In the segment, Tom used a combination of wood filler [https://amzn.to/3pS8yvS] and wood rot restorer [https://amzn.to/3JEbeFp] manufactured by Bondo, a 3M product [https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/bondo-us/].

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Future House | Understanding Heat Pumps
Ross explored four different types of heat pump systems: water-to-air, water-to-water, air-to-air, and air-to-water. These heat pumps can usually be sourced through a local HVAC technician or sales representative.

The air-to-water heat pump that Ross saw being installed in upstate New York was an Advantage Air-to-Water Heat Pump manufactured by Enertech [https://enertechusa.com/advantage-air...].

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ASK This Old House | Rot Repair, Heat Pumps (S20 E13) FULL EPISODE
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