The House Gets a Rose and a Test | Idea House Build Ep 4 | This Old House

In episode 4 of the Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape series, Chris lends a hand to Russ, who is installing a compass rose design among the shingles above the garage. Then, a blower door test gauges how tight the home is. Hoping to improve their results, Chris searches for any leaks in the envelope. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse There’s been a lot of progress at the house since Chris’s last visit. He meets Russ, a Cape Associates contractor who is installing a compass rose design above the garage door. The installation process is more like a puzzle, and Chris helps him complete the process. Inside, a blower door test is being run to assess the tightness of the house. With an extremely efficient home in mind, the team is hoping to come in below the code requirement. As the test is run, they are able to find and seal any evident leaks. With better test results the second time around, the house is well on its way to becoming an extremely tight building envelope. The 2020 Idea House Build is two new video series, Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape and Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County. Follow along as we document everything from breaking ground to the home transformation journey, as well as inspire and educate about the latest products and trends in the industry. About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WNET. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Location featured: https://ift.tt/2R1wxqE Product sites: https://ift.tt/2ytkkVL https://ift.tt/2UXFi6k http://sbccedar.com/ https://ift.tt/2LSeAYC https://ift.tt/2xGkrJT https://ift.tt/2X33Rl4 The House Gets a Rose and a Test | Idea House Build Ep 4 | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/