The Jamestown Net-Zero House
This Old House is headed to a century-old New England cottage in Jamestown, Rhode Island, to restore the home's charm while also making it energy efficient. Homeowners Dana and Donald have a net-zero energy goal for the new home for their family of four, with state-of-the-art energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity at top of mind
Net Zero Comes Together | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Touring the Net-Zero yard and barn, the upstairs, main floor, mechanicals, and kitchen.
Net Zero Comes Together | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Energy Saving Installations | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Induction cooking. Solar panel and unique lattice installs. A lesson in ERV. Landscaping.
Energy Saving Installations | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Air Tight House | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Sealed against air leaks. Pre-drywall check. Landscape plan. Fabricated porch. Shingles.
Air Tight House | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Net Zero Blanket | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Roof insulation, The Breakers tour, electrician Congressman, apprentices install windows.
Net Zero Blanket | The Jamestown Net Zero House
A Charleston Family House is Reborn | The Jamestown Net-Zero
New apprentices, cabinet showroom, the house gets sheathed, and the Charleston finish line
A Charleston Family House is Reborn | The Jamestown Net-Zero
Roger’s Nod to Sod | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Roger visits a sod farm. Richard inspects HVAC install. Fireplace, porch screens, and a ne
Roger’s Nod to Sod | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Powering Net-Zero |The Jamestown Net Zero House
Tommy compares blue board to drywall. Size a solar array. New ceiling. Install generator.
Powering Net-Zero |The Jamestown Net Zero House
Modern Barn Raising | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Load center install, cedar shingling, basement insulation, plan framing, beam barn raising
Modern Barn Raising | The Jamestown Net Zero House
Ramp Up the R Value | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
Crucial net-zero insulation. Apprentices. Efficient decorative lighting. Rafter tails.
Ramp Up the R Value | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
HVAC of the Future | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
Framing net zero. Balanced HVAC. The International Builders Show. Old wiring and plumbing.
HVAC of the Future | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
Net Zero From the Ground Up | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
Shingle removal. Precast concrete walls. Tour of Jamestown. Pre-case foundation set.
Net Zero From the Ground Up | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
The Net Zero Bungalow | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
The 40th season begins with a 1920’s bungalow which will become a larger net zero house