Ep 10. Rebuilding After the Flood

In the episode "Rebuilding After the Flood" from season 4 of Barnwood Builders, the crew travels to Franklin, West Virginia to help a family whose home was devastated by a flood. The family's home was built in the 1920s and was falling apart before the flood even hit, but the floodwaters caused even more damage. The Barnwood Builders team steps in to help rebuild the home using salvaged materials, including old wooden beams and barnwood.

The episode begins with the team meeting the family and surveying the damage. The water was up to the ceiling on the first floor and everything was destroyed. The family wants to keep the historical character of the home intact, so they call in the Barnwood Builders to help. The team starts by salvaging what they can from the home, including wooden beams and old boards. They also search the surrounding area for old barns and buildings that they can salvage materials from.

Once they have the materials they need, the team gets to work rebuilding the home. They start by creating a new foundation and rebuilding the first floor. They use old beams to create a new floor system and start building the walls using the salvaged wood. The team uses traditional joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon joints, to ensure the home is sturdy and long-lasting.

As they work, the team realizes that they need more wood to complete the project. They head to a nearby barn and take apart the structure to salvage more wood. They also head to a local sawmill to buy some fresh-cut wood to use for the second story of the home.

Once they have all the materials they need, the team starts building the second story. They use old beams to create the floor system and start building the walls using the salvaged wood. They also create a new roof using tin salvaged from an old barn.

As the project nears completion, the family is thrilled with the progress. They can't believe that their old, flood-damaged home is being transformed into a beautiful, historical home that they can live in for generations to come. The team puts the finishing touches on the home, including installing windows and doors and adding a new porch.

In the end, the Barnwood Builders team completes the project on time and under budget, leaving the family with a beautiful, historical home that they can be proud of. The team reflects on the project and is proud to have helped restore a piece of West Virginia's history.