This Old House

Ramp Up the R Value | The Jamestown Net-Zero House

Passport Season 40 Episode 5 | 23m 43s

Insulation is crucial to a net zero house. Kevin finds Jeff and the apprentices starting the work. Dana shops for efficient yet decorative lighting. Tom and Jeff work with the apprentices to build false rafter tails and then they install them.

Aired: 11/01/18

Expires: 10/03/19

Rating: TV-G

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