E19 | First Period Gambrel | Below Grade Plumbing

A chimney is saved from demo. A sewer ejector is installed. Kevin goes clamming.

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E19 | First Period Gambrel | Below Grade Plumbing This Old House

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E19 | First Period Gambrel | Below Grade Plumbing

A large fireplace at the gable end will be replaced with a smaller Rumford style fire box using the existing chimney. A post and beam system support the chimney while the fireplace is demoed. Restoration of the timber frame begins. A sewer ejector is installed in the basement. The steel ridge beam which will support the new ell is prepped for install. Kevin O'Connor goes on a clamming excursion.

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This Old House

This Old House, with trusted experts Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Jenn Nawada, and host Kevin O'Connor, is TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.