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E24 | Dorchester Triple Decker | Roof University

Season 42 Episode 24 | 23m 42s

Kevin O'Connor joins the apprentices as they take a two-day roofing class. Then they apply their new skills on a roof at a Silva Brothers jobsite. Back at the project, a new vinyl floor goes in the top floor kitchen. Mauro Henrique touches up the first floor saved cabinets. Tom and Charlie Silva install French doors to divide the living room from a new bedroom.

Aired: 05/19/21 | Expires: 06/05/21
Funding for THIS OLD HOUSE is provided by The Home Depot and Renewal By Andersen.
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