Ep 5. Hilltop Hangar

In Building Wild season 2 episode 5, titled "Hilltop Hangar," the team is tasked with building a custom airplane hangar on a mountain top in Roslyn, Washington. The client, Allen, is an aviation enthusiast and has a vintage Piper Cub airplane that needs a proper home. However, the location on the mountain top poses a unique challenge for the builders.

Charlie Norman and contractor Tom Grantham start by assessing the site and coming up with a plan for the hangar's foundation. They have to carefully balance the weight of the structure with the soil and rock on the mountain, as well as take into account the harsh weather conditions that can occur at such an elevation.

Once the foundation is set, the team starts framing the structure. They have to work quickly to beat the onset of winter weather, but they don't skimp on the details. The hangar features a custom bi-fold door and a living roof, camouflaging it into the surrounding landscape. The team also includes some unique touches, such as a hand-crafted propeller blade chandelier and a flagpole made out of a vintage airplane wing.

Throughout the process, the team faces challenges like winding roads, hazardous rocks, and unpredictable weather. But they persevere and come out with a beautiful and functional hangar for Allen's beloved vintage aircraft. Allen is thrilled with the end result, and the team feels a sense of accomplishment for overcoming the obstacles that came with building on a mountain top.

Overall, this episode showcases the Building Wild team's creativity and dedication to crafting unique and functional structures in even the most challenging environments. It's a testament to the importance of balancing form and function, and the beauty that can come from harnessing the natural surroundings in a thoughtful and responsible way.