From This Old House.

The Concord homeowners of the 1880s Cape house want the living space to open up to the cooking area. To do that, Tom and Charlie Silva install a special beam to carry the load of the second story and roof. Kevin O’Connor helps as they install a five-layer Flitch beam.

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Framers: Bailey & Smith Construction, West Groton, MA

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About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.

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