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E19 | Dorchester Triple Decker | House Fire Reclamation

Season 42 Episode 19 | 23m 42s

The original back porches on the triple decker are brought up to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the char and fire odor. New vinyl siding is installed on the entire house while homeowner Carol considers accent trim colors to coordinate with the siding. Framing begins inside.

Aired: 04/14/21 | Expires: 05/01/21
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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