Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents

December 24, 2009
30 min
Season 8 - Episode 12: Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents

Season 8 - Episode 12: Concealing Retaining Walls; Quieting PVC Plumbing Vents

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Overview

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners improve the appearance of an unsightly concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines. Then Roger, along with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva, and host Kevin O'Connor ask, "What is it?" Next, up in the loft, Tom shows Kevin how to flash a newly-installed window properly. Then, Richard helps a homeowner quiet a noisy PVC plumbing vent in her attic.

Episode Information

TV Show

Ask This Old House

Season

Season 8

Episode Number

12

Air Date

December 24, 2009

Runtime

30 minutes