Ask This Old House
S05E21 Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
General contractor Tom Silva tears out the damaged and distorted boards from an aging deck and replaces them with new composite decking secured with hidden fasteners. Later, plumbing and heating specialist Richard Trethewey works to silence a loud steam heating system.
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Door Latch; Bamboo Privacy Screen
Faucet Aerator; Houseplants; Squeaky Floors
Shower Pan; Tile Backerboard; Rain Barrel
Garage Cabinets; Ceiling Fan
Plant Bulbs; Ripping Plywood; Water Hammer
Building a Small Deck
Energy Audit; Toilet Seat Bolts
Countertops; Chain Link Fence
Childproofing; Sump Pump
Tile Backsplash; Lawn Repair
Damaged Clapboards; Felling Trees
Mixing Valve; Tool Batteries
Mulching; Sash Weights
Willow Pruning; Water Heater
Clearing Drains; Installing Cabinets
Removing Shrubs; Extension Cords; Drain Pop-Up
Carpet; Table Saw Safety
Vinyl Floor; In-Ground Sprinkler
Painting Radiators; Standby Generator
Heat-Tolerant Shrub; Solar Powered Vent
Composite Decking; Noisy Steam Heat
Shut-Off Valve; Climbing Roses
Bathroom Radiator; Hand Planes; Crabgrass
Mailbox; Brick Foundation Repointing
Edge Mowing; Water Heater; Stair Tread
Workbench; Lawnmower; Whistling Heat