This Old House teams up with a non-profite to renovate a foreclosed 1870s Second Empire for two deserving families. Here's a look at the house before its remodel
General contractor David Lopes will strive to retain the house's Second Empire character, despite being on a tight-as-a-tightrope budget. The renovation will use materials known for their affordability and durability. For example, the green asbestos siding will be torn off and replaced with fiber cement siding, and the dilapidated slate roofing will be removed (and salvaged), then replaced with recycled rubber architectural shingles.
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