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 Barrington: A Newport Mansion

Shingles with a flair. Solar power for electricity and hot water. A Newport Mansion.

 

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Episode: Barrington: A Newport Mansion

Andy Tiplady shows Kevin why he's using red cedar shingles and the flair he's creating between the first and second floors. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin how we are heating and cooling the house using a hydronic system that is integrated with a solar hot water system. Solar panels are also being used for electricity. Norm get a behind-the-scenes look at The Elms, one of Newport's famous mansions.

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Duration: (23:43)
Episode Expires: Thu 04 Oct 2012
TV Rating: TV-G

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