This Old House
Season 45 Episode 9 - Lexington Modern: Phased Out
A lesson on stucco is given, the siding is installed, and patio drainage is addressed.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 45
S45:E01 - Lexington Modern : On a Mission
The crew is renovating a home to be accessible for a young boy with muscular dystrophy.
S45:E02 - Lexington Modern: Shore We Can
Construction began on the Lexington project. A new energy code affects the construction.
S45:E03 - Lexington Modern: The Big Dig
A concrete block wall is built to connect the new mechanical space out front to the old.
S45:E04 - Lexington Modern: Engineered for Accessibility
A lally column is replaced by a larger ridge beam for an open kitchen and dining area.
S45:E05 - Lexington Modern: Gone Geo
Framing begins for a new zero-threshold sliding glass door. Geothermal is explained.
S45:E06 - Lexington Modern: Reworked and Rewired
Geothermal pipes are run, wood blocking is installed, and receptacle boxes are replaced.
S45:E07 - Lexington Modern: Ramping Up
The original brick is repaired. A ramp is built, and a modern accessible house is toured.
S45:E08 - Lexington Modern: Drop in the Gutter
A custom gutter is built. The neighbor's house, designed by the same architect, is toured.
S45:E09 - Lexington Modern: Phased Out
A lesson on stucco is given, the siding is installed, and patio drainage is addressed.
S45:E10 - Lexington Modern: Seven Layer Floors
Insulation and tile prep is in progress. A motorized multi-slide door is installed.
S45:E11 - Lexington Modern: Electrical Bond
Electrical work for the elevator begins and the therapy pool is installed.
S45:E12 - Lexington Modern: Upcycled
The elevator cab is built, and audio-visual technologies are explored for accessibility.
S45:E13 - Lexington Modern: Install With Care
The new mechanical room is revealed. In-wall lights are installed at the front ramp.
S45:E14 - Lexington Modern: All in the Family
The homeowners sit down for an interview about their son and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
S45:E15 - Lexington Modern: Judgement Day
A final review of the geothermal system is done, and a blower door test is performed.
S45:E16 - Lexington Modern: Accessible Made Modern
The accessible renovation of the mid-century modern home in Lexington, MA is complete.
S45:E17 - Glen Ridge Generational: Multi-Generational
A new project begins - an 1887 Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living.
S45:E18 - Glen Ridge Generational: Vintage
Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living.
S45:E19 - Glen Ridge Generational: Small but Mighty
Termite damage is discovered. A high school student works as a framer on the project.
S45:E20 - Glen Ridge Generational: QR Construction
The new two-story addition is framed, and plumbing pipes are isolated from cold weather.
S45:E21 - Glen Ridge Generational: Roughed In
A trip is taken to the Empire State Building and the new plumbing system is discussed.
S45:E22 - Glen Ridge Generational: Next Level Tight
A custom jamb and threshold are built. Various water-resistive barriers are compared.
S45:E23 - Glen Ridge Generational: A Breath of Fresh Air
A new brick walkway and wood fiber insulation are installed. ERVs and HRVs are discussed.
S45:E24 - Glen Ridge Generational: Tested and Approved
A baseboard detail becomes a focal point, and a prefabricated shower niche is installed.
S45:E25 - Glen Ridge Generational: Spring Forward
A built-in bench is constructed. The primary bathroom vanity gets a new durable finish.
S45:E26 - Glen Ridge Generational: Next-Generation Victorian
Restoration of the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ, is complete. The crew gets a tour.
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