Durable Wraparound | This Old House

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With framing complete and mechanicals roughed in, the Bay Head project hits a satisfying milestone, including the installation of new mahogany decking on the signature wraparound porch. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. The Bay Head cottage has turned a corner. After the lift, the cribbing, and the first-floor framing, the project is now in a phase that looks more like building a home than performing surgery on one. Framing is complete, mechanicals are roughed in, and the crew has turned its attention to one of the most distinctive features of this Shore cottage: the signature wrap-around porch. Getting the mahogany decking right—flat, tight, properly fastened—is the kind of finish work that defines how the house will look and feel for decades. 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? Mahogany decking: Woodhaven Lumber Pt. Pleasant, NJ [http://woodhavenlumber.com/] About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season,

Published 2026-08-30 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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