This Old House (1979)

S30E1 Weston; A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins

In the premiere of the new season, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram introduce an exciting project for This Old House: constructing a prefab, eco-friendly residence reminiscent of a classic barn. Homeowners Amy and Pete Favat cherish their property but have outgrown their 1970s home, prompting them to deconstruct it to make room for a more suitable living space for their active family. Custom homebuilder Tedd Benson and his team are crafting a state-of-the-art timberframe home, while general contractor Tom Silva coordinates the onsite efforts. Norm and Tedd explore a previous project in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, to understand Tedd's panelized system, as Tom collaborates with deconstruction expert John Grossman to carefully dismantle the old house, minimizing landfill waste and preserving reusable materials.