From solar thermal heating to securing backyard decks
In this episode of Ask This Old House, experts tackle diverse home maintenance challenges, ranging from installing renewable energy systems in Utah to repairing structural rot in residential outdoor spaces.
The episode follows plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to Salt Lake City, Utah, to collaborate with a local contractor on the installation of a solar water heating system. The project demonstrates the practical application of solar thermal technology for residential use.
Beyond renewable energy, the episode addresses essential structural and electrical safety. Electrician Scott Caron demonstrates specific devices engineered to enhance the safety of residential electrical systems. Additionally, general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor perform a critical repair on a backyard deck, replacing support posts that had succumbed to rot.
Source: ASK This Old House | Solar Hot Water, Deck Posts (S9 E21) FULL EPISODE
