Tommy Walsh's Eco House

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.

1. E1. Introduction

   Oct 3, 2007 · 25m

   The DIY guru attempts to build an affordable eco-friendly home in 60 days with a limited budget.

2. E2. Installing Rainwater-Harvesting Drainage System

   Oct 10, 2007 · 25m

   The team installs the rainwater-harvesting drainage system, which supplies the toilets, washing machine and dishwasher.

3. E3. Block-And-Beam Floor Delay

   Oct 17, 2007 · 25m

   With 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.

4. E4. Damp-Proof Membrane & Thermal Blocks

   Oct 24, 2007 · 25m

   To 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.

5. E5. First-Floor Joists & Timber Frame Roof

   Oct 31, 2007 · 25m

   The 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.

6. E6. Polyurethane Wall Insulation

   Nov 7, 2007 · 25m

   Polyurethane wall insulation is added, and the team considers installing supportive wooden pegs called 'nogs'.

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