This Old House S23E17 - The Manchester House - 17
S23E17 The Manchester House - 17
Episode Overview
Steve drove to the house, taking in the fresh views of the property and yard now that the trees along the road were bare. Inside, the study and dining room were coming together, with blueboard on the walls and the old fireplace restored. In the music room, the stunning coved ceiling was receiving the initial layer of its acoustical plaster system, featuring fiberglass panels topped with a soundproof coating that remains unseen, effectively absorbing echoes while preserving a classic appearance. Acoustician Peter D'Antonio detailed the new aluminum half-round gutters that Augustin Crookston and his team were installing on the roof. Meanwhile, Steve observed John Dee’s careful progress on the portico restoration, as he replaced the deteriorated plaster brackets with new ones. Steve took viewers to the Chicago factory where these brackets have been crafted for a century. Finally, Roger Cook presented the new...