Tommy Walsh's Eco House

Season 1

Can you build an eco-friendly home in 60 days for £60k? Builder Tommy Walsh decided to find out. Together with his building team, Walsh undertook the project in what he calls the worst summer in the past 50 years, although that might have been a good thing for what he calls the central feature of the house's eco-friendly aspect - a water harvesting tank, intended to supply water to the toilets, dishwasher and washing machine in the two-bedroom, two-storey house. Despite the deluge of rain, the team slogs on, aiming for the 60-day timeframe.

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10 Episodes

  • Introduction
    E1
    IntroductionThe DIY guru attempts to build an affordable eco-friendly home in 60 days with a limited budget.
  • Installing Rainwater-Harvesting Drainage System
    E2
    Installing Rainwater-Harvesting Drainage SystemThe team installs the rainwater-harvesting drainage system, which supplies the toilets, washing machine and dishwasher.
  • Block-And-Beam Floor Delay
    E3
    Block-And-Beam Floor DelayWith the block-and-beam floor nowhere to be seen, the team tries to come up with a solution to allow the bricklayers to begin their work.
  • Damp-Proof Membrane & Thermal Blocks
    E4
    Damp-Proof Membrane & Thermal BlocksTo improve the house's energy efficiency, a damp-proof membrane is laid to prevent heat loss and thermal blocks are used instead of concrete increasing, the house's thermal efficiency.
  • First-Floor Joists & Timber Frame Roof
    E5
    First-Floor Joists & Timber Frame RoofThe joists for the first floor are installed along with the timber frame that forms the basis of the roof. And the team try to eat doughnuts without licking their lips.
  • Polyurethane Wall Insulation
    E6
    Polyurethane Wall InsulationPolyurethane wall insulation is added, and the team considers installing supportive wooden pegs called 'nogs'.
  • Roof Slates & Solar Panels
    E7
    Roof Slates & Solar PanelsThe roof slates and solar panels are fitted to the house, and the team learns the property will be the most energy-efficient in the Fens.
  • Exterior Cladding & Under-Floor Heating
    E8
    Exterior Cladding & Under-Floor HeatingThe house starts to take shape as the exterior cladding is fitted and the under-floor heating is installed.
  • Rooms Boarded & Special Water Tank
    E9
    Rooms Boarded & Special Water TankThe rooms are boarded in preparation for plastering, and a special water tank becomes the latest environmentally friendly addition to the project.
  • Completing The Project
    E10
    Completing The ProjectWith the deadline looming, there's still a lot to do. Tommy and the team work on the fitting the staircase, tiling, electrics and plumbing in a bid to complete the project.

Cast of Season 1

  • Tommy WalshSelf
  • Will ShanahanSelf - Builder
  • Chris WeaverProducer
  • Lesley WeaverProducer

 

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