Breakaway Walls | This Old House

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Breakaway wall panels with built-in flood vents are installed on the Pt. Pleasant project. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In Pt. Pleasant, siding is being removed, hurricane strapping is going on, and with the new slab poured under the house, Kevin O'Connor sees how they're building the insulated CMU 'breakaway wall' panels between the pilings. Built-in flood vents and the absence of any actual connection to the structure allow them to give way under pressure, should disaster strike again. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? Sign up for our free newsletter here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/newsletters Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Where to find it? Flood vents: Smart Vent [http://www.smartvent.com] About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to

Published 2026-09-07 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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