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E14 | Suburban Victorian | Reduce, Reside, Recycle

Season 47 Episode 14 | 23m 42s

Charlie Silva meets abatement specialist Ron Peik, who confirms asbestos on ductwork, prompting a safe cleanup. Later, Kevin O'Connor joins Charlie to strip aluminum siding and visits an aluminum recycling facility to learn about the process. Back home, a steel beam is craned through a rear window to support the now open first floor layout.

Aired: 02/04/26 | Expires: 02/19/26
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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